Bad news from Italy. The multi-day event Giro della Sicilia will not go ahead in 2025. Fortunately, there are plenty of alternatives.
The organization informs that their goal has always been to offer new and challenging routes. For this reason, after several editions, they were in need of a break and reflection for a while. The organization now states that they will return in 2026 with a brand new edition. Starting in 2026, this will additionally become a biennial Giro on the island. Is this a new trend? The future will tell. In any case, it is an interesting approach. So all bike lovers of nature and sea who ever plan to cycle a nice multi-day event in Sicily will have to wait a little longer until 2026. And then perhaps 2028, and so on.
Of course, for those who enjoy riding multi-day races, there are plenty of alternatives.
Probably Europe's most famous stage race. This year's route includes the Stelvio, Mortirolo and the Kühtai. New for 2025 are the 3- and 4-day variants. You can find fat discounts in our SHOP! More on the route here.
A very versatile and extremely relaxing multi-day. You decide how much and how often you ride. The event is for road bikes, but the day before the first stage there is also a UCI Gravel Race. You can find all the info here.
The format of this tour is unique: each day there is one segment with timing, otherwise it's just relaxed touring through the wonderful Dolomites. All this with only one pitch, so no logistics hassle. Fun fact: the Giro della Sicilia was inspired by this concept
From the Stelvio to the Cauberg in eight days, that's The Ride. Dutch-made multi-day event. Each day timekeeping at one segment! Also knows a very nice gravel variant: The Ride Gravel.
Of course, there are plenty of multi-day races for the MTB. Alpentour is highly recommended for several reasons: the four stages all start and finish from one place, Schladming. Furthermore, count on a wonderful route a tight organization.
Discount on event tickets up to 50% and much more.