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Italy 08 Mar 2026 Class 1.1 – 1 day – Class 1
Website www.montignosociclismo.org
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The Trofeo Oro in Euro (Women’s Bike Race) took place today, Sunday, March 8, 2026, in Montignoso, Italy. It is a prestigious 1.1 category one-day race on the UCI calendar, often serving as a key form-builder for the spring classics.
Race Program & Schedule
The race followed a circuit-based format starting and finishing in Cinquale.
| Event | Time (CET) | Location / Keypoint |
| Neutral Start | 12:30 | Cinquale |
| Official Start | 13:30 | KM 0 |
| 1st Finish Line Passage | ~13:48 | Cinquale (Lap 1) |
| Fortezza Climb (1st) | ~15:11 | 3.5 km at 5.3% |
| Fortezza Climb (2nd) | ~15:41 | 3.5 km at 5.3% |
| Race Finish | ~16:01 | Cinquale |
Route Highlights
- Total Distance: 106.8 km.
- The Circuit: The first half of the race consists of five relatively flat laps around the Montignoso area.
- The Decisive Section: The finale features two challenging ascents of the Fortezza climb. These technical sections usually shatter the peloton before a fast descent back toward the coast for the finish.
2026 Results Summary
In a dominant display of teamwork, UAE Team ADQ swept the top spots today:
5th Place: Puck Pieterse (Fenix-Deceuninck)
Winner: Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) — Solo victory
2nd Place: Karlijn Swinkels (UAE Team ADQ)
3rd Place: Dominika Włodarczyk (UAE Team ADQ)
4th Place: Silvia Persico (UAE Team ADQ)
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The Trofeo Oro in Euro has evolved from a local Italian event into a key fixture on the international UCI women’s calendar. Based in Montignoso (Tuscany), it is known for its scenic coastal flats and its decisive, punchy climbs.
1. Origins and Early Years (2008–2021)
The race was first organized in 2008 as a local competition. For much of its early history, it served as a high-level national race in Italy, providing a platform for rising Italian talents and established stars to compete during the early spring season.
- Italian Dominance: During its non-UCI years, the winners’ list was a “who’s who” of Italian cycling, including Elisa Longo Borghini (who won her first title here back in 2012), Marta Bastianelli (2018), and Rachele Barbieri (2021).
- The “Fortezza” Signature: Even in its early iterations, the race established its identity through the Fortezza di Montignoso climb, which remains the tactical centerpiece of the event today.
2. The Move to the World Stage (2022–Present)
The race underwent a major transformation in the early 2020s as organizers sought international recognition:
- 2022: The race officially joined the UCI calendar as a 1.2 category event. This allowed more international teams to participate. Sofia Bertizzolo took the victory in this inaugural UCI edition.
- 2023: Due to its growing prestige and high-quality organization, it was upgraded to 1.1 status. This upgrade meant that 50% of the field could now consist of top-tier UCI Women’s WorldTeams.
- 2024–2026: The race has recently been dominated by the heavyweights of the peloton. Elisa Longo Borghini secured a historic “second” win in 2024 (12 years after her first), and Karlijn Swinkels took a commanding win in 2025.
3. Recent Palmarès (UCI Era)
The winners since gaining international status reflect the race’s increased difficulty and prestige:
| Year | Winner | Team |
| 2026 | Elisa Longo Borghini | UAE Team ADQ |
| 2025 | Karlijn Swinkels | UAE Team ADQ |
| 2024 | Elisa Longo Borghini | Lidl-Trek |
| 2023 | Gaia Realini | Trek-Segafredo |
| 2022 | Sofia Bertizzolo | UAE Team ADQ |
Historical Significance
Today, the Trofeo Oro in Euro is considered one of the premier “prep” races for the Trofeo Alfredo Binda (a World Tour event held a week later). It is one of the few races where pure climbers and “puncheurs” can test their legs on short, steep Italian grades before the heavy Spring Classics season begins in earnest.
