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Strade Bianche (Women)
Strade Bianche Women is a 136km one-day classic through the stunning white gravel roads (strade bianche) of Tuscany. Starting from Siena, the race features 8 gravel sectors totaling over 30km of unpaved roads across rolling Tuscan hills before the brutal uphill finish through Siena's medieval streets to Piazza del Campo. The race character demands a combination of gravel handling, climbing ability, and tactical intelligence.
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Strade Bianche (Women)
The decisive pavé
Who to watch
Narratives to watch
- The women's Strade Bianche has rapidly become one of the most prestigious one-day races on the WWT calendar
- The unpredictable Tuscan gravel roads reward boldness - late attackers on sectors 5-8 often decide the race
- The Piazza del Campo finish is among the most spectacular in cycling - narrow medieval streets into the shell-shaped square
- Weather can transform the race - rain turns gravel roads into mud, making descents treacherous and attacks more rewarding
Form book & lore
Strade Bianche Women was first held in 2015 and quickly became a marquee event on the women's calendar. The race showcases the unique white clay gravel roads of the Crete Senesi region of Tuscany. It shares the same iconic Piazza del Campo finish with the men's event and has produced some of the most dramatic finishes in women's cycling.
When to tune in
Key moments come on sectors 5-8 in the final 50km where the gravel gets more demanding and the hills steeper. The race often comes down to a small group or solo attack on the final gravel sectors before the Via Santa Caterina climb. Disable autoplay and avoid sidebar recommendations.