In Italy’s Treviso (not too far from Venice) this sportive on July 12 starts near the shop where Giovanni Pinarello created the brand.

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Climbs on the long route will include the Passo San Boldo – a 7km long slope of 10%, with 18 beautiful swooping hairpins, Passo Praderadego, and Presa XIV – which is just over 3km and around 11%.

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Riders are promised fresh watermelon at the finish (though you might want some sort of recovery drink, too!)

Entry costs 60-75 euros – check it out here.