5th stage of GIRO D’ITALIA D’EPOCA
La Barocca Ciclostorica Iblea, often simply referred to as “La Barocca,” is the southernmost stage of the Giro d’Italia d’Epoca national series, dedicated to promoting heroic cycling across Italy.
“La Barocca” was established in 2023 by a group of vintage cycling enthusiasts who wanted to raise awareness of the UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Ragusa province of Sicily.
The race allows participants to step back in time by cycling through places that have inspired artists and poets over the centuries and have served as sets for famous films and television productions.
6th stage GIRO DELLE REGIONI
La Barocca is also stage of the Giro delle Regioni: 11 stages spread across central and southern Italy, all organized with great passion and excellent quality standards with the aim of enhancing the territory in which they take place.
La Barocca will be at Gaiole in Chianti- Eroica 2025
La Barocca will be in Gaiole in Chianti for the 28th edition of L’Eroica, the world’s most famous event dedicated to vintage cycling.
This unique event, attracting enthusiasts and collectors from around the globe, represents the ultimate expression of the values of heroic cycling: effort, passion, tradition, and conviviality.
As a stage of the Giro d’Italia d’Epoca, La Barocca will have the opportunity to present the next edition and showcase the baroque beauty of the Hyblaean region.
This is a way to bring a piece of Sicily to the heart of Chianti and experience together the magic that only L’Eroica can offer.
Heroic bicycles – requirements
A race needs to meet certain eligibility criteria to be classified as “heroic” especially around bicycle built and attire.
Road racing bicycles must have been manufactured before 1987 and made of steel frames, down tube shifters and the pedals equipped with toe clips and straps. Further, the passage of the brake wires must be external to the handlebars and the wheels must be mounted with low profile rims and at least 32 spokes.
Riders are encouraged to wear period-appropriate clothing, such as wool jerseys, leather shoes, caps, and other accessories that were worn by cyclists in the early to mid-20th century.
