The 2026 Cycling Season Is Inspiring Bergamo: Rent a Road Bike and Live Your Own Spring Classic

Category: Cycling & Territory | Reading time: 4 minutes

2026 is shaping up to be one of the most extraordinary years in professional cycling. Tadej Pogačar is dominating the world stage with a string of victories that leaves fans speechless: after Strade Bianche and Milan-San Remo — won for the very first time in his career — he also triumphed at the Tour of Flanders, collecting Monument classics like they were neighbourhood trophies. Meanwhile, Remco Evenepoel, double Olympic champion in Paris 2024, has answered back at the Ardennes Classics with the grit of someone determined to return to the top.

And the most anticipated event of all is just around the corner: from 8 to 31 May, the 2026 Giro d'Italia will get underway — its 109th edition — with a Grand Départ from Bulgaria and no fewer than seven summit finishes on the route, a programme designed to deliver excitement right up to the very last pedal stroke.

Watching these champions fly across the roads of Europe has one powerful side effect: an irresistible urge to get on the bike yourself.

Bergamo: A City Made for Road Cyclists

Few people realise it, but Bergamo is one of the richest and most varied territories in Italy for road cycling enthusiasts. Within just a few kilometres of the city centre, the landscape shifts from the plain to the valleys, from panoramic hills to challenging climbs that test even the most seasoned riders. It's no coincidence that many cycling fans choose this province as their base for road bike tours.

Here are three routes not to miss this season:

1. The Hills of Bergamo and Città Alta

A classic that never gets old. Starting from the lower city, you climb towards the Parco dei Colli and loop around the Venetian walls of Città Alta with sweeping views over the Po Valley. A route of around 40–50 km, ideal for those looking for a technical but accessible ride — short, rewarding climbs and breathtaking historic scenery.

2. Val Brembana — The Valley Route

The Val Brembana Cycleway sets off from the heart of Bergamo and follows the Brembo river through medieval villages and rocky gorges, covering around 56 km of pure Lombard beauty. On the roads branching off the cycleway, road cyclists will find kilometres of quality tarmac with progressive elevation gain — perfect for those who want a demanding day out without it ever feeling monotonous.

3. Lake Iseo — Flatlands and Surprise Climbs

Less than an hour from Bergamo, Lake Iseo offers a completely different landscape: a flat opening stretch along the lakeshore, followed by serious climbs towards Monte Campione and the surrounding hills. If you're after real mileage and real elevation, this is the challenge you've been looking for.

Why Rent Instead of Bringing Your Own Bike

If you're visiting Bergamo, or simply want to explore a new route without the hassle of logistics, renting is the smartest choice. No complicated transport, no risk of damage in transit, no maintenance to worry about — just get on and ride.

Our road bikes are set up to fit you perfectly, kept in excellent mechanical condition, and ready to tackle any route you choose — from the hills around Città Alta to the long rides through Val Brembana.

Now Is the Perfect Time

Spring in Bergamo is simply ideal for road cycling: perfect temperatures, dry roads, landscapes in full bloom. The same period when professional cycling delivers its finest moments — the classics, the Ardennes, the Giro d'Italia — is also when riding in Bergamo is at its very best.

Don't wait for the season to pass you by. Book your road bike, choose your route, and ride your own spring classic.

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