Chase the Sun Italia
Chase the Sun Italia is a gran fondo-style mass-participation ride in Cesenatico, Italy, scheduled for June 19, 2027, covering roughly 174 miles.
About riding in Italy
Italy has a deep cycling culture, with dramatic Alpine and Dolomite climbs in the north, rolling hills in Tuscany and long coastal routes in the south. Many gran fondos here follow famous climbs from professional racing. Late spring and early autumn have the best weather, with high summer often very hot.
Estimated finish times
The route is about 174 miles. Here is the moving time at a steady average speed. It is a flat-ground baseline: climbing, wind, stops at aid stations and group riding all move the real number, so treat it as a starting range.
| Average speed | Moving time |
|---|---|
| 10 mph | 17h 24m |
| 12 mph | 14h 30m |
| 14 mph | 12h 26m |
| 16 mph | 10h 52m |
| 18 mph | 9h 40m |
Most recreational riders average 12–16 mph on rolling terrain in a group, and less on hilly routes.
Plan your ride
Paste the event's RideWithGPS route into the planner (many organizers publish one) to see your projected finish time, the headwind or tailwind you'll face, the temperature range, and how much to eat and drink. The ride date is pre-filled.
Open the Ride Planner · Gran fondo vs. sportive vs. century
Other events nearby
- Gran Fondo Nove Colli — May 23, 2027, Cesenatico, Italy (1 mi away)
- Granfondo via del Sale Fantini Club — April 4, 2027, Cervia, Italy (5 mi away)
- Gran Fondo Riccoine Ufficiale — May 2, 2027, Riccione, Italy (19 mi away)
- Granfondo Riccione — March 21, 2027, Riccione, Italy (33 mi away)
Listing sourced from granfondoguide; last verified 2026-10-12. Dates and details can change, so confirm with the organizer before you register or travel.