Giro di Sicilia Returns After 42-year Hiatus

The Giro di Sicilia will return to the professional calendar next month after a 42 year hiatus, climaxing with a summit finish on Mount Etna.
The Giro di Sicilia took place sporadically over 70 years spanning from 1907 to its last edition in 1977. The last race, held in 1977, was won by Guiseppe Saronni who would later go on to win Milan-San Remo, Il Lombardia and the 1982 road race World Championships.
The race’s return has attracted some of the sports biggest teams with UAE-Team Emirates, Androni Giocattoli-Sidermec, Wanty-Groupe Gobert and Israel Cycling Academy all confirmed to start. Notably absent, however, is Bahrain-Merida, meaning that Sicily’s Vincenzo Nibali will not be present.
The four-day stage race will be contested on the Italian island of Sicily starting the 3rd of April and running through Saturday the 6th of April 2019.
The first three stages will cover rolling hills designed for sprinters with the final stage finishing with a summit finish on the Etna volcano.
Discover Stinner Manufacturing, a top US bike maker building for Rogue Fitness. Explore the durable, low-maintenance $495 Rogue Milo chromoly hardtail.
Get ready for Liège-Bastogne-Liège 2025! Preview the historic route, analyse top favourites Pogačar & Evenepoel, and key challengers for 'La Doyenne'.
It’s a familiar feeling for many dedicated cyclists: browsing registration for a favorite Gran Fondo, a challenging gravel race, or an iconic mountain bike event, only to be met with a number that induces a sharp intake of breath. Compared to just five or ten years ago, the cost
Discover Basic Cycle Co.'s USA-made steel rim brake road frames. Learn about their simple design philosophy, standard parts compatibility, modern tire clearance & timeless appeal.