Everything is set for the first edition of the Textile & Fashion Trophy, an event featuring two races, male and female. The races, promoted by the Professional Cycling League with organizational management by GS Emilia, valid as trials for the Regional Cups, will both start from Valdengo and conclude at the Sanctuary of Oropa, in the Biella province.

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117 participants in the men's race, which will see Jay Vine, Adam Yates and Pavel Sivakov from UAE Team Emirates XRG; Christian Scaroni (fourth last Sunday at the Europeans) and Wouter Poels from XDS Astana Team. EF-Easypost will field Georg Steinhauser, while Tudor Pro Cycling Team includes former German national champion Marco Brenner. Many potential protagonists are expected.
Among the 67 athletes in the women's race, Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team Adq) and Marlene Reusser (Movistar Team) stand out.

"After the success of the Marco Pantani Memorial and Giro dell'Emilia for men and women, we face a challenging double appointment – says GS Emilia's patron Adriano Amici - but we are truly honored to contribute to two races that, I am certain, will become calendar classics. The hosting territory, involving the municipalities of Valdengo, Biella, Candelo, Quaregna Cerreto, Vigliano Biellese, Ponderano, Gaglianico, Sandigliano and Cossato, whom I thank, has a great tradition and authentic love for cycling, supported by passionate and always present administrators.

Sincere thanks also go to the institutions making this possible: the Professional Cycling League, the Conference of Regions and Autonomous Provinces, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry of Tourism, the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the Department for Equal Opportunities of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers, the Minister for Sports and Youth, and the Piedmont Region. Their support is fundamental to continue growing events capable of enhancing our territory and the passion for this extraordinary sport."

THE ROUTE

The Textile & Fashion Trophy takes place on a fascinating and selective route, with the finish located in front of the famous Oropa Sanctuary. The men's race (starting at 10:40, expected arrival around 14:45) measures 170.9 kilometers, while the women's elite race (starting at 14:30, arrival around 17:00) covers 95.3 kilometers.

Both competitions include a 37.8-kilometer circuit, to be repeated four times for men and twice for women, before the final section leading to the Oropa climb. The route alternates long straightaways and more technical sections, with several urban crossings, sharp curves and consecutive roundabouts, but also wide, smooth segments in open countryside. Light undulations and some short descents with hairpin turns make the circuit dynamic but without excessive difficulties.

After completing the scheduled laps, riders will leave the circuit towards Biella to tackle the final 12.5 kilometers, almost entirely uphill towards the Oropa Sanctuary. The climb measures approximately 11.8 km, with an average gradient of 6.2% and peaks up to 13% in the central sections: a challenging and consistent climb, made famous by many Giro d'Italia stages, which will offer a spectacular and selective finale for the Textile & Fashion Trophy.

The race will be broadcast on Raisport HD at 15:30.

The list of participants is in the attached PDF