A Solofra la cronoscalata delle 7 Chiese 2026

Riders in the Cronoscalata delle 7 Chiese depart individually, typically one to two minutes apart, for a brief uphill bicycle time trial in Solofra, Avellino province. The event commences at 3:00 PM from the Agostino Gallucci sports field, following a rider assembly in Piazza San Michele. Each participant competes against the clock over 3.2 kilometers, rather than in a group. The course ascends through Solofra's center to the Convent of San Francesco, achieving a 200-meter elevation gain within a distance offering minimal recovery. The most challenging section occurs near the end: the final kilometer features gradients exceeding 15%, leading to a sharp final ascent toward the convent. ASD Frate Vento stages the event, with backing from the Municipality of Solofra and local groups. The race honors the memory of Nicola Cucciniello.