First edition of Lyon-Turin cancelled
The inaugural edition of Lyon–Turin, scheduled for July 1 to 3, has been cancelled, according to DirectVelo. The race has also been removed from the UCI calendar for 2026, with no official explanation given for the decision.
The event had been planned as a three day stage race linking Lyon and Turin, featuring four stages, including an uphill time trial. Holding UCI 2.1 status, it was set to take place just days before the start of the Tour de France in Barcelona (July 4 - July 26), but DirectVeloreports it has now been cancelled.
Organiser ExtraGiro had been working in collaboration with A-Vélo, known for races such as the Tour de l’Avenir and Tour de l’Ain.
The decision follows a series of recent cancellations by the organiser, including the Giro della Provincia di Reggio Calabria (1.1), which was due to take place on April 10, and the Giro Magna Grecia (1.1), initially scheduled for April 12 to 16.
The cancellation also points to a broader issue. In recent seasons, it has become increasingly difficult for new races to secure a stable place on the calendar. Rising costs and a crowded schedule leave little margin for organisers to establish new events.
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