The Granfondo Torino – Memorial Luca Ferrero returns on Sunday April 19, 2026, for its eleventh edition, confirming its position as one of the most anticipated events on the Italian amateur calendar. This event unites sport, history, and the local area, but this year places special emphasis on two identifying symbols: the official commemorative jersey and the finisher’s medal, awarded to all participants who cross the finish line.
The commemorative jersey: a symbol of the Motovelodromo’s rebirth
The official 2026 jersey, created by VeloPlus, represents the heart of the Granfondo Torino project. Designed with artistic references and the logos of the partners who support the Fausto Coppi Motovelodromo, it is conceived as a true visual manifesto of the union between the race and Turin’s historic facility. The commemorative jersey also features the sponsors supporting the Motovelodromo: Blue Assistance, Medical Lab, and Sport Garage.
GS Alpi President Vittorio Mevio emphasizes the importance of the initiative: “This year’s commemorative jersey has a special meaning: it is an artistic jersey, designed to symbolically represent the Motovelodromo’s rebirth. For this reason, it will be included in the race pack and is mandatory for all participants, thus creating a powerful collective message.”
Wearing the jersey means becoming an active part of the redevelopment project of the Motovelodromo, an iconic venue for Italian cycling and the event’s headquarters.
The finisher’s medal: a keepsake for everyone
All participants who complete the Granfondo Torino course will receive a finisher’s medal. An award designed to celebrate the commitment of each cyclist and to make the finish on the Strada dei Colli even more special, at the end of the 115.7 km race.
The medal thus becomes an identifying element of the 2026 edition: an object to be treasured, a symbol of effort, passion, and belonging.
A route that combines history and panoramas
The race will start on Sunday, April 19th at 8:30 a.m. from Corso Casale, next to the Motovelodromo. The route is 113 km long with a 1,900-meter elevation gain and passes through some of the most evocative places in the Turin area, with rideable climbs and views that extend all the way to the peaks of the western Alpine arc.
The two-day event will begin on Saturday, April 18th, with the collection of race packs at the “Fausto Coppi” Motovelodromo, a historic facility from the 1920s that has seen champions such as Bartali and Coppi race past and now enjoying a new lease of life thanks in part to the Granfondo.
Tribute to the Grande Torino
Also on Saturday, April 18th, President Vittorio Mevio will lay a laurel wreath at Superga, in memory of the Grande Torino, who passed away on May 4, 1949. This gesture renews the link between the event and the city’s sporting history.
The Luca Ferrero Memorial
For the second consecutive year, the race is dedicated to Luca Ferrero, a veterinarian and avid cycling enthusiast, who died in a car accident while training. A portion of the registration fee with a dedicated rate will be donated to Cottolengo – Piccola Casa della Divina Provvidenza, where Luca volunteered.
