CARUGATE, Italy 06 Sep 2026 Class C2 – Class 2
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GIRO HANDBIKE LA MANIFESTAZIONE DI SETTORE LEADER IN EUROPA
The Giro Handbike 2026 (UCI Class 2 / C2 status) is structured across 5 total stages.
2026 Stage Calendar & Venues
| Stage | Date | Location | Category / Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stage 1 | Spring 2026 | Opening Circuit | Individual Road Race (H1–H5 Classes) |
| Stage 2 | Late Spring 2026 | Italian Circuit | Individual Road Race (H1–H5 Classes) |
| Stage 3 | Summer 2026 | Italian Circuit | Individual Road Race (H1–H5 Classes) |
| Stage 4 | September 6, 2026 | Carugate, Italy | Individual Road Race (H1–H5 Classes) |
| Stage 5 | Late 2026 | Grand Finale | Individual Road Race (H1–H5 Classes) |
Categories & Event Classes
All stages feature competitive individual road races across the official UCI Handbike classifications:
- Men Elite: H1, H2, H3, H4, and H5 UCI
- Women Elite: H1, H2, H3, H4, and H5 UCI
General Race Day Schedule & Event Structure
For each stage on the Giro Handbike circuit, events follow a standardized race-day timeline:
- Morning Setup & Open Village: Technical checks, classification verifications, and sign-ons opening approximately 2–3 hours prior to race start.
- Official Race Starts: Wave starts for each handbike category (H1–H5) departing sequentially according to UCI Class 2 safety intervals.
- Podium & Award Ceremonies: Held following the conclusion of the final race wave, awarding individual stage winners and leaders in the classification jerseys (Pink Jersey, White Jersey, etc.).
The 16th edition of the Giro Handbike (2026) is currently in progress across its 5 scheduled stages.
Stage Results & Calendar Overview
| Stage | Date | Location | Overall Stage Winner (Scratch) | Status |
| Stage 1 | March 29, 2026 | Noventa di Piave (VE) | Rafał Wilk (POL) | Completed |
| Stage 2 | June 21, 2026 | Cesano Maderno (MB) | Rafał Wilk (POL) | Completed |
| Stage 3 | July 12, 2026 | Monfalcone (GO) | Rafał Wilk (POL) | Completed |
| Stage 4 | September 6, 2026 | Carugate (MI) | Results being verified | Race Day / Semifinal |
| Stage 5 | October 4, 2026 | Biella (BI) | Upcoming | Grand Finale |
Key General Classification Standings (Leader Jerseys Heading into Stage 4/5)
- Overall Stage Winners (Absolute): Polish champion Rafał Wilk (H4) has dominated the overall scratch finishes across the first three stages.
- Fast Team Standings (Maglia Rossa G3): Led by Active Team La Leonessa coming out of Stage 3.
- Best Young Rider (Maglia Bianca SEO): Awarded after each stage to the top-performing athlete born after January 1, 1995.
- Leader Jersey (Maglia Rosa Stellantis): Category-wise general classification leaders across H1–H5 (Men & Women) hold their respective Pink Jerseys entering the final two stages.
