The beauty of fatigue and the thrill of conquest

Eroica Montalcino will be a great celebration of colours, effort, dust and beauty.

WAITING FOR EROICA MONTALCINO: EROICA JUNIORES SIENA-MONTALCINO Coppa Andrea Meneghelli

Eroica Juniores Internazionale V Edition Coppa Andrea Meneghelli is a classic aimed at Under 19s who will compete in the Strade Bianche Eroiche between Siena and Montalcino. The race will see at the start National Teams from all over the world and the best Italian and Foreign Teams.

FRIDAY 16 MAY 2025 – Montalcino

3.00 PM - 7.00 PM Headquarters, Via Costa del Municipio

7.00 PM Welcome aperitif, Piazza del Popolo

SATURDAY 17 MAY 2025 – Siena

7.30 AM Opening of the village, Giardini della Lizza

9.00 AM Start of La Pedalata della Legalità, Giardini della Lizza

12.00 PM Teams presentation and signing of the departure sheet, Giardini della Lizza

12.00 PM - 1.00 PM Arrival of La Pedalata della Legalità, Giardini della Lizza

1.30 PM – Unofficial Start of Eroica Juniores Siena–Montalcino, Giardini della Lizza

SATURDAY 17 MAY 2025  – Montalcino

4.20 PM - 4.45 PM Finish of Eroica Juniores Siena–Montalcino, Piazza del Popolo

5.00 PM Award Ceremony, Piazza del Popolo

5.30 PM Final greeting with aperitif for team and organization – Piazza del Popolo


EROICA MONTALCINO

The city center of Montalcino will be transformed into the stage of the Festival, illuminated by lanterns made from the old jerseys of cyclists of the past, cheered by the music, dances, costumes and bicycles of when cycling was heroic and popular.

FRIDAY 23 MAY 2025

5.00 PM Eroica Montalcino Opening

5.00 – 7.00 PM Technical Envelopes Distribution - Complesso di Sant’Agostino

5.00 – 7.00 PM Race Box Distribution  – Piazza del Popolo

5.00 – 8.00 PM Eroica Market - Fortezza

5.00 – 8.00 PM Global Sponsor Village – Piazza Garibaldi

5.00 – 9.00 PM Eroica Caffè - Piazza del Popolo

5.00 – 7.00 PM Cicloofficina Eroica (Bicycle Workshop) - Fortezza

5.00 – 7.00 PM Eroica Bike Register - Complesso di Sant’Agostino

5.00 – 7.00 PM Terra Eroica - Teatro degli Astrusi - Piazza Garibaldi

8.00 PM Switching on of the Lighting Jerseys

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT  Piazza del Popolo


SATURDAY 24 MAY  2025

9.00 AM – 1.00 PM / 2.00 – 7.00 PM Technical Envelopes Distribution - Complesso di Sant’Agostino

9.00 AM – 1.00 PM / 2.00 – 7.00 PM Race Box Distribution  – Piazza del Popolo

9.00 AM – 8.00 PM Eroica Market - Fortezza

9.00 AM – 8.00 PM Global Sponsor Village – Piazza Garibaldi

9.00 AM – 9.00 PM Eroica Caffè - Piazza del Popolo

9.00 AM – 7.00 PM Cicloofficina Eroica (Bicycle Workshop)  - Fortezza

9.00 AM – 1.00 PM / 2.00 – 7.00 PM Eroica Bike Register - Complesso di Sant’Agostino

9.00 AM – 1.00 PM / 2.00 – 7.00 PM Terra Eroica - Teatro degli Astrusi - Piazza Garibaldi

2.00 - 2.30 PM Punching and Pedaling with Ciclo Club Eroica - Piazza del Popolo

6.45 PM “Barba e Baffi” Competition - Piazza del Popolo

7.30 PM Aperitif and Music at Eroica Caffè - Piazza del Popolo

8.00 PM Eroica Dinner - Historic Quartieri of Montalcino: Borghetto, Pianello, Ruga e Travaglio

MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT - Piazza del Popolo and streets of the city


SUNDAY 25 MAY 2025

6.30 – 9.30 AM Technical Envelopes Distribution - Complesso Sant’Agostino

6.30 AM – 7.00 PM Race Box Distribution – Piazza del Popolo

6.30 AM – 9.00 PM Eroica Caffè - Piazza del Popolo

6.30 AM – 8.00 PM Cicloofficina Eroica (Bicycle Workshop)  - Fortezza

9.00 AM – 8.00 PM Eroica Market – Fortezza

9.00 AM – 8.00 PM Global Sponsor Village – Piazza Garibaldi

9.00 AM – 8.00 PM Terra Eroica - Teatro degli Astrusi - Piazza Garibaldi


THE RACE - Piazza del Popolo

RACE STARTING 

  • Long route “EROICO” Km 153, free departure at 7.30 - 8.00
  • Medium route "VAL D'ORCIA" Km 96, free departure at 7.30 - 8.30
  • Medium route “CRETE SENESI” Km 70, free departure 9.00 – 9.30
  • Short route “ BRUNELLO “ km 46, free departure 9.00 – 9.30
  • “EROICA WALK" 27 km route, free departure at 9.00 – 9.30

WAITING FOR THE ARRIVAL

10.00 AM – 8.00 PM Music and Words until the arrival of the last participant - Piazza del Popolo

12.00 AM – 8.00 PM Pasta Party and Music - Fortezza

8.30 PM Greetings from the EROICA TEAM - Piazza Del Popolo


...... moreover, from Friday to Sunday, the flags of the four Quartieri di Montalcino will fly through the alleys and squares of the historic center and the commercial activities will set up shop windows on the theme "Eroica Montalcino beauty on a bicycle".


Festa per sempre Festa

Eroica Montalcino

in collaboration with Comune di Montalcino