Jeroboam

Hard
Date
2026-05-03
Location
Barolo, Piedmont, Italy
Distance
150 km
Elevation
2600m
Category
Race
Region
Europe
Organizer
Jeroboam
Terrain
White Roads, Gravel, Vineyard Paths
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An iconic Italian gravel race through the Langhe and Roero wine hills of Piedmont. Ride past Barolo vineyards, medieval castles, and through hazelnut groves on white roads.

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▌ Italian gravel through Franciacorta wine country.

A weekend in Lombardy with vineyards, gentle Alpine foothills, and post-ride food and wine that defines the Italian gravel scene.

EFFORT38/60
EXPER.56/70
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13 SCORING DIMENSIONS

JEROBOAM
LENGTH7/10CLIMBING8/10DURABILITY6/10TECHNICALITY6/10HEAT6/10RACE PRESSURE5/10ADVENTURE7/10SCENERY9/10ORGANIZATION9/10VALUE8/10COMMUNITY9/10ACCESSIBILITY8/10FIELD DEPTH6/10
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EFFORT MATRIX

LENGTH07/10
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150 km Magnum; shorter Imperial / Methusalem options
CLIMBING08/10
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~2,600 m of constant Italian climbs
DURABILITY06/10
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6-9 hr typical for the 150
TECHNICALITY06/10
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Loose vineyard tracks, occasional rocky descent
HEAT06/10
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Late May Lombardy: 18-28 °C
RACE PRESSURE05/10
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Festival vibe, but real European field
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EXPERIENCE MATRIX

ADVENTURE07/10
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Vineyards, lakes, foothills — classic Italian backroads
SCENERY09/10
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Franciacorta vineyards, Lake Iseo, Alpine views
ORGANIZATION09/10
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Italian-style production with great hospitality
VALUE08/10
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Reasonable entry includes food and wine
COMMUNITY09/10
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Festival vibe with food + wine + music
ACCESSIBILITY08/10
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Three distances, no lottery
FIELD DEPTH06/10
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Strong Italian + European field
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GREEN FLAGS

  • [+]Three distances: 75 / 100 / 150 km
  • [+]Franciacorta wine + food at every aid
  • [+]Spectacular vineyard scenery
  • [+]Italian hospitality at every turn
  • [+]Easy logistics from Milan or Verona
  • [+]Festival weekend vibe
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RED FLAGS

  • [!]Climbs add up faster than the profile suggests
  • [!]Italian fondo starts can be chaotic
  • [!]May weather can flip cool and wet
  • [!]Vineyard tracks reward bike handling
  • [!]Limited bailout on the Magnum loop
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RIDER FIT

Adventure TouristPRIME · 9/10

Pair with a Lake Iseo cycling holiday

ClimberPRIME · 8/10

Constant Italian rollers reward repeat efforts

Endurance MuleGOOD · 7/10

Magnum is a real 6-9 hr day

Skill RiderGOOD · 6/10

Vineyard descents reward handling

SpeedsterGOOD · 6/10

Fast pavement transitions reward power

Privateer ProOK · 5/10

Festival event, not a points race

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⚡ SIGNATURE CHALLENGE
Constant Italian rollers

No single climb defines the day, but the constant up-and-down through Franciacorta drains legs faster than the elevation total suggests.

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TIRE INTEL

WIDTH
38-42 mm
PRESSURE
28-34 psi
PATTERN
Mid-tread for vineyard tracks

Italian vineyard tracks mix hard-pack and loose gravel. A mid-knob tire handles both well; pure semi-slicks slip on the loose climbs.

▶ TOP PICKS
1.Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M[40mm]— Italian-made, great for Franciacorta terrain
2.Schwalbe G-One Allround[40mm]— Versatile across mixed Lombardy surfaces
3.Vittoria Terreno Mix[40mm]— Predictable on loose vineyard tracks
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WEATHER PLAYBOOK

Late May Lombardy: highs 20-28 °C, occasional thunderstorms, low humidity most days. Pack a packable shell for variable weather.

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PACING PLAYBOOK

01
Erbusco start → Lake Iseo~30 km

Fast roll-out into the foothills. Find a working group, conserve.

02
Vineyard climbs~80 km

Constant rollers. Smooth power on climbs, eat ahead of the second half.

03
Alpine foothill loop~120 km

The biggest climbs of the day. Pace by HR; recovery comes on descents.

04
Final return to Erbusco~150 km

Tired vineyard tracks. Race anyone you bridge to in the last 20 km.

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WHAT TO FEAR

  • [!01]Going out too hard on vineyard climbs
  • [!02]Loose descents catching tired riders
  • [!03]May rain turning vineyard tracks slippery
  • [!04]Bonking late on the Magnum loop
  • [!05]Crowded aid stations slowing pace
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TRAVEL OPS

AIRPORTMilan-Bergamo (BGY) — 1 hr to Erbusco. Verona (VRN) is alternative.
LODGINGErbusco and Franciacorta wineries offer agriturismo stays.
FOODFranciacorta food and wine — pair the race with a culinary weekend.
PACKET PICKUPFriday at the start village in Erbusco.
PARKINGFree at the start area; small village logistics.
▌ BOTTOM LINE

A festival as much as a race. Bring a wine appetite and ride the Italian foothills.

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IF NOT THIS, THEN

  • →Same continent, racier:Strade Bianche Granfondo
  • →Same vibe, larger:The Traka
  • →Italian classic, MTB:Maremma Cup
  • →Same scale, Nordic:Dirty Jutland

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