Emilia Romagna Bike Trail

About the Event

From Bologna to Riccione: The Ultimate Bikepacking Event
Experience a unique journey from the heart of Bologna to the shores of Riccione. Choose your challenge from 4 different routes tailored to your fitness level, technical skills, and bike type.

ADVENTURE
An off-road route designed for those with advanced technical skills and high endurance.
Distance/Elevation: ~430km | 9,500m D+
Best for: MTB / Technical Gravel
CLASSIC
A hilly off-road/gravel route through the scenic countryside.
Distance/Elevation: ~280km | 4,000m D+
Best for: Gravel / MTB
FLAT
A gravel route that is completely flat, perfect for those who want to enjoy the distance without the climbs.
Distance/Elevation: ~280km | 500m D+
Best for: Gravel / Touring bike
ROAD
A full tarmac route that demands excellent athletic preparation.
Distance/Elevation: ~400km | 8,000m D+
Best for: Road bike

Races Offered

LICENSED ATHLETES - ADVENTURE route

Apr 30, 2027

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LICENSED ATHLETES - CLASSIC route

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LICENSED ATHLETES - FLAT route

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LICENSED ATHLETES - ROAD route

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NOT LICENSED ATHLETES - ADVENTURE route

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NOT LICENSED ATHLETES - CLASSIC route

Apr 30, 2027

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NOT LICENSED ATHLETES - FLAT route

Apr 30, 2027

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NOT LICENSED ATHLETES - ROAD route

Apr 30, 2027

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Weather History

These values represent the 3-year monthly averages for April in Bologna.

thermostat Temperature

8.4° / 18.2°

wb_sunny Feels like

5.9° / 16.3°

light_mode Avg sunshine hours

10h 23m

water_drop Avg rainfall

2.1 mm

ac_unit Avg snowfall

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air Avg wind speed

8.7 km/h (Light breeze)

opacity Sweat loss rate

Low

terrain Course conditions

Firm and slightly soft

sunny Max UV Index

Moderate (5.0)

humidity_mid Humidity

72.3%

wb_twilight Sunrise

06:29

nightlight Sunset

19:59

About Bologna

Learn more about the host city, Bologna.

Bologna is a beautiful and historic city in the Emilia-Romagna region of Northeast Italy. It has the oldest university in the Western world, a lively student population, excellent food, a striking brick terracotta-roofed cityscape, and lots to see and do. The city had a population just under 395,000 in 2020. Until 2015 it was part of a "Province of Bologna" but this was absorbed into a metropolitan area, population 1,017,000. This page therefore covers the entire metropolis, with the exception of Imola, described separately.