45th Parallel Historic Cycling Ride

Information – 45th Parallel Historic Cycling Ride

The first edition of the 45th Parallel Historic Cycling Ride took place in Voghera on Saturday 23 May 2026, bringing together lovers of vintage cycling.

The event celebrated the authentic charm of the bicycle and the deep bond between sport, territory and tradition, with a non-competitive spirit: the ride was an experience of sharing and discovery across the Oltrepò Pavese.

Start and finish were at the Visconti Castle area in Via Cairoli, Voghera. While waiting for the Giro d’Italia stage start on the following day, the event aimed to leave a lasting legacy: helping participants and visitors fall in love with an authentic Oltrepò, experienced through its landscapes, culture and flavours.

EVENT ENDED

The 45th Parallel Historic Cycling Ride held on 23 May 2026 has ended. Registration is no longer available; this page remains online as the archive for the 2026 edition, with the programme, routes and information documents.

For information, materials and updates about future editions:
ciclo45parallelo@gmail.com

Phone contacts:
Silvio: +39 338 1727768 • Simona: +39 392 2905459

ROUTES & TRACKS

The 45th Parallel offered a historic ride through the roads and landscapes of the Oltrepò Pavese, with start and finish at the Visconti Castle of Voghera.

The detailed route is not included in the programme on this page: to consult the official tracks, use the links below.

How to view the routes

Open the route on Komoot or download the GPX files and import them into your GPS device or favourite app.

PROGRAMME OF THE DAY

The day was dedicated to bicycles, cycling memory and the local area: the 45th Parallel Historic Cycling Ride brought the charm of vintage cycling to the heart of Voghera, with a historic start, a cycling memory museum, activities for children and a final convivial moment.

• ➡️ 8:00 | Registration opens and participants are welcomed at the Visconti Castle of Voghera
• ➡️ 10:00 | Opening of the Cycling Memory Museum
• ➡️ 10:30 | Parade of the “Ladies on Bicycles”
• ➡️ 11:00 | Official start from the Visconti Castle
• ➡️ 11:30 | Children’s demonstration by ASD Scuola di Ciclismo Oltrepò in the Castle area
• ➡️ 13:00 | Pasta Party
• ➡️ 13:30 | First arrivals

The complete route is not included in the programme: to consult the official tracks, please see the Routes section.

“CLASSICHE DEL NORD” CIRCUIT

The 45th Parallel is part of the Classiche del Nord circuit, a calendar connecting some of the finest historic cycling events in Northern Italy.

• 2026-05-23 — 45° Parallelo (Voghera)
• 2026-06-07 — La Canavesana (Albiano d'Ivrea)
• 2026-06-27/2026-06-28 — La Mitica (Castellania Coppi)
• 2026-08-29/2026-08-30 — Il Giro della Romagna (Lugo di Romagna (RA))
• 2026-09-05/2026-09-06 — La Viscontea
• 2026-09-12/2026-09-13 — La Polverosa (Parma)