Strade Bianche 2026: A Spectacle of Gravel and Glory One of cycling’s most iconic races, Strade Bianche, returns to the Tuscan countryside this Saturday, promising a thrilling mix of technical challenges and breathtaking scenery. The event, known for its gravel roads and steep climbs, will once again captivate fans with its unique blend of endurance and strategy. This year’s edition features a star-studded lineup, including Tadej Pogačar, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, and rising talents like Tom Pidcock and Demi Vollering, who will battle for victory in the men’s and women’s races. The race has undergone some adjustments to enhance the competition. Organizers RCS have reduced the overall distances of both the men’s and women’s courses, trimming the total kilometers and decreasing the density of sterrato (gravel roads). These changes aim to create more open, explosive racing conditions, potentially making this year’s edition even more unpredictable than in recent years. The men’s race, spanning 203 kilometers with over 4,000 meters of climbing, will take place on Saturday, March 7, starting at 11:45 CET and concluding around 16:30 CET. The women’s race, covering 133 kilometers with more than 2,500 meters of elevation, will begin at 10:20 CET and finish by 13:45 CET. For fans in the United States, Canada, and around the world, several platforms will provide live coverage of the event. In Canada, FloBikes will broadcast both races, while the UK’s TNT and Discovery+ will carry the action. In Australia, SBS will provide live commentary. Globally, multiple broadcasters will air the races, including RAI, Sporza, VRT, TV2, Eurosport, and NOS. Highlights packages will also be available for those unable to watch the live broadcasts.#strade_bianche_2026 #tadej_pogaar #pauline_ferrand_prevot #tom_pidcock #demis_vollering
