L’Eroica 2025: A Vintage Odyssey Through Tuscany

Gaiole in Chianti, Italy — As autumn settles over Tuscany, the 2025 edition of L’Eroica is poised to bring cyclists from around the world back in time to an era when grit, style, and the charm of the white gravel roads (strade bianche) reigned supreme. Scheduled for October 4–5, 2025 in Gaiole in Chianti, this iconic non-competitive event celebrates vintage cycling traditions and the enduring romance of the road.

The Spirit & Purpose

First staged in 1997, L’Eroica was born from a desire to preserve Tuscany’s dirt roads and revive the classic ethos of cycling — “the beauty of fatigue and the thrill of conquest.” Rather than being a high-stakes race, the event invites riders to don vintage attire, mount steel frames, and traverse routes that evoke the heroic cycling of yesteryear. Participants can take part either on authentic vintage bikes (typically up to 1987) or on modern machines in the NOVA Eroica format, which allows for a mix of contemporary competition and vintage spirit.

Why It Matters?

In 2025, L’Eroica remains more than a sporting event — it’s a pilgrimage for cycling romantics, connecting modern riders with the heritage and spirit of the sport’s past. Its blending of history, culture, and challenge draws thousands from dozens of countries, reaffirming the global appeal of Tuscany’s landscapes, its white roads, and the timeless joy of pedaling slow but steady. Whether you’re a vintage-bike collector, a casual rider seeking beauty over speed, or a lover of scenic journeys, L’Eroica 2025 offers a weekend of escape into a rarer, more poetic dimension of cycling.