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James Moultrie

Strade Bianche 2026 route cuts race distance and number of gravel sectors after years of Pogačar dominance

Strade Bianche 2026 map.

The route for Strade Bianche has been shortened by 14km from 215km to 201km for the 2026 edition, and will feature two fewer gravel sectors, race organiser RCS revealed in Milan on Wednesday.

After growing in status as a one-day Classic, the iconic Italian race over the white Tuscan roads was transformed in 2024, with the route being made significantly more difficult by adding kilometres and more gravel.

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