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Gran Fondo Strade Bianche 2026

Gran Fondo Strade Bianche 2026 took place in Siena with Gran Fondo and Medio Fondo routes over road and white gravel sectors, finishing in Piazza del Campo.

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Analyzed route
137 km87 km
Route altimetry: Gran Fondo
137.4 kmDistance2,388 mElevation
87-138 kmdistance range
1,350-2,000 m D+elevation range
16Preparation
60days ago
Analyzed route

Course

137 km87 km

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Route climbing analysis

Principal climbs

Analyzed routeGran Fondo
137.4 kmDistance
2,388 mElevation
143-372 maltitude range
18%max gradient
3climbs
Notable climbsCat 4
category
Cat 4
Distance
72.5-74.7 km
climb distance
2.2 km
elevation gain
108 m
average gradient
4.9%
max gradient
18%
climb score
10,927
Notable climbsCat 4
category
Cat 4
Distance
124.4-127.3 km
climb distance
2.9 km
elevation gain
96 m
average gradient
3.3%
max gradient
18%
climb score
9,504
Notable climbsCat 4
category
Cat 4
Distance
135.3-137.1 km
climb distance
1.8 km
elevation gain
80 m
average gradient
4.5%
max gradient
18%
climb score
8,100
Distances, climbing and preparation

Route comparison

RouteDistanceElevationProfilePreparationSimulation
Gran FondoMixed138 km2,000 mHilly16 weeks
5h 15m
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Average cyclist assumptions: 路 72 kg 路 FTP 250 W 路 surface-based bike and tires 路 no drafting 路 variable pacing

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Medio FondoMixed87 km1,350 mHilly12 weeks
3h
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Average cyclist assumptions: 路 72 kg 路 FTP 250 W 路 surface-based bike and tires 路 no drafting 路 variable pacing

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Event brief

Training tips

Mixed-surface preparation should balance endurance, handling confidence and route-specific pacing.

The available elevation data points to a climbing-sensitive event where strength endurance and descent freshness matter.

Suggested preparation window: 16 weeks.

Longest published duration estimate: 7h.