La Canavesana Ciclismo d'Epoca Eroico

La Canavesana Ciclismo d'Epoca Eroico begins and ends in Albiano d'Ivrea, the Canavese town where the event originated and has been held fourteen times. This June event is for vintage cycling on historic bicycles, with entries restricted to bikes made before the late 1980s. The classic route is noted as 60 km, though some current listings show 70 km, suggesting a mid-distance ride on older equipment rather than a modern granfondo. The route circles the Canavese region, passing local historical sites, monuments, castles, and lakes. Albiano d'Ivrea also serves as the location for the event village, a swap meet for vintage bikes and apparel, the pasta meal, and the awards ceremony. Riders receive practical assistance, including rest stops, showers, changing facilities, bike cleaning, photography, and a race packet. The event reflects on the period when bicycles were common transportation and, for more ambitious cyclists, a means to traverse difficult terrain and extensive distances.