"Time to test your mettle against Spartacus himself! Welcome to the Chasing Cancellara Series—a unique format, mass-start event that not only has you competing against other participants but a time set by Fabian Cancellara himself.

Stage 1 starts Feb. 24. It might be the shorter of the 2 Chasing Cancellara race stages, but it won’t be easy. The Bologna “Time Trial Lap” route is the same course as the 2019 Giro d’Italia prologue TT stage. It starts on the flats and finishes with a hardcore climb, so save your legs!


Time to beat: 16m 50sec
Distance: 8km / 5mi
Elevation: 230m / 755ft

For a little extra help smashing Spartacus’s time, a RoboPacer will be on-course to follow and help pace you to a strong finish.

For your noble steed, you’ll be auto-assigned Fabian’s weapon of choice: The BMC Team Machine souped up with a DT Swiss wheelset—so get ready to light it up!

No drafting—you’re going to battle Spartacus using your own power.

The new Chasing Cancellara jersey is unlocked for participation in either race stage.