May 24, 2026
6th Eroica Juniores – Coppa Andrea Meneghelli 2026 🇮🇹 (1.1) MJ – Siena – Montalcino : 108 km
Coppa Andrea Meneghelli is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the undulating hills of the Emilia-Romagna region,
May 24, 2026
6th Eroica Juniores – Coppa Andrea Meneghelli 2026 🇮🇹 (1.1) MJ – Siena – Montalcino : 108 km
Coppa Andrea Meneghelli is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the undulating hills of the Emilia-Romagna region, where the roads twist and climb through a landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and small medieval villages clinging to the slopes. The terrain is a mix of short, sharp climbs and longer, steady ascents, with gradients frequently reaching 8–12% on narrow, winding roads that demand both power and precision. The climbs are often irregular, featuring sudden ramps and false flats that force riders to constantly adjust their effort, while the descents are fast and technical, their tight corners and uneven surfaces adding an element of risk. The flatter sections are deceptively challenging, with crosswinds sweeping across the open farmland and sudden changes in road direction keeping the peloton on edge.
The race dynamics are defined by these relentless climbs and the tactical battles they inspire, with attacks launching on the steepest sections or during moments of wind exposure, the peloton fracturing as gaps open and riders struggle to maintain contact. The final kilometers often feature a decisive climb or a fast, technical descent into the finish, where a reduced group of riders contests the line in a sprint or a lone escapee holds off the chasers by a slender margin. The Coppa Andrea Meneghelli is a race that rewards climbing prowess, endurance, and tactical awareness, embodying the rugged beauty and relentless challenge of Emilia-Romagna’s roads.
Results :
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Coppa Andrea Meneghelli is a UCI 1.1 classification that unfolds across the undulating hills of the Emilia-Romagna region, where the roads twist and climb through a landscape of vineyards, olive groves, and small medieval villages clinging to the slopes. The terrain is a mix of short, sharp climbs and longer, steady ascents, with gradients frequently reaching 8–12% on narrow, winding roads that demand both power and precision. The climbs are often irregular, featuring sudden ramps and false flats that force riders to constantly adjust their effort, while the descents are fast and technical, their tight corners and uneven surfaces adding an element of risk. The flatter sections are deceptively challenging, with crosswinds sweeping across the open farmland and sudden changes in road direction keeping the peloton on edge.
The race dynamics are defined by these relentless climbs and the tactical battles they inspire, with attacks launching on the steepest sections or during moments of wind exposure, the peloton fracturing as gaps open and riders struggle to maintain contact. The final kilometers often feature a decisive climb or a fast, technical descent into the finish, where a reduced group of riders contests the line in a sprint or a lone escapee holds off the chasers by a slender margin. The Coppa Andrea Meneghelli is a race that rewards climbing prowess, endurance, and tactical awareness, embodying the rugged beauty and relentless challenge of Emilia-Romagna’s roads.
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