Amateur Cycling and Triathlon: Gran Fondos, Ironman, Zwift — 2026-09-29
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The big stories this week: Italian gran fondo giants Fausto Coppi and Sportful Dolomiti Race kicked off 2027 registration with record fast starts and click-day incentives. Ironman 70.3 Augusta crowned Lydia Russell and Jackson Laundry, while amateur race calendars for October (cycling and triathlon) have been published in France and Italy. Zwift's biggest sale of the year is running as the indoor season ramps up.
Amateur Cycling and Triathlon: Gran Fondos, Ironman, Zwift — 2026-09-29
Fausto Coppi gran fondo opens 2027 registration with record pace
The 38th Granfondo La Fausto Coppi in Cuneo opened entries for the 2027 edition on 26 September, and more than 250 cyclists signed up within just two days, with riders coming from 11 countries in the first 48 hours. The strong response confirms the enduring draw of Italy's international gran fondo circuit even as other events compete for entries.
Sportful Dolomiti Race launches 2027 registration and a delivery service
Registration for the 32nd Sportful Dolomiti Race, scheduled in Feltre on 20 June 2027, opens Thursday 1 October at 12:30, with a "click day" rewarding the first 1,000 registrants. Organisers have also partnered with Bikeflip so participants can courier their bikes to Feltre rather than travel with them.
Ironman 70.3 Augusta: Lydia Russell and Jackson Laundry win
At Ironman 70.3 Augusta, Lydia Russell took the women's title in 4:02:05 and Jackson Laundry won the men's race in 3:37:14. Age-group slots distribution at such races remains key for athletes chasing 70.3 worlds qualification.
Zwift's biggest sale of the year starts the indoor season
Velo reports Zwift is running its biggest sale of the year on smart trainers for the indoor riding season, a timely prompt for amateur racers settling in for fall and winter training. This follows the platform's Fall 2026 announcements including the Ride V2 smart bike, Watt Lock, Whoop integration and expanded Watopia routes.
Granfondo Alassio draws 650 riders to the Ligurian Riviera
The Granfondo Internazionale Alassio HEUFORIA 2026 was held on 27 September with 650 riders racing a course combining seaside roads with demanding climbs into the Ligurian hinterland; Nardin and Blanc took the victories.
Local view
- Italy, Tuttosport highlights the Fausto Coppi gran fondo's "strong bond with international cycling," underscoring the event's pull across 11 countries.
- Italy, Bellunopress frames the Sportful Dolomiti Race's October 1 registration opening as the official start of the countdown to Feltre's June 2027 edition.
- France, Velo 101 has published the calendar of October 2026 races, including the European Championships and Il Lombardia as the road season winds down.
- France, Ligue Régionale de Triathlon Occitanie published its October 2026 events calendar for regional triathlon and multisport races.
Context & numbers
- Fausto Coppi 2027: 250+ entries in 48 hours from 11 countries (registration opened 26 September).
- Sportful Dolomiti Race 2027: 1,000 priority spots on click day, Thursday 1 October, 12:30 CEST; race date 20 June 2027 in Feltre.
- Ironman 70.3 Augusta winning times: Russell 4:02:05 (women), Laundry 3:37:14 (men).
- Granfondo Alassio: 650 participants on 27 September.
On the radar
- Sportful Dolomiti Race click day on 1 October — watch how quickly the 1,000 priority registrations disappear.
- Ironman Kona: the 2026 IRONMAN World Championship (men and women united in a single day of racing) takes place Saturday, 10 October 2026, roughly ten days away.
- Zwift Fall 2026 rollout continues: new Watopia routes, Halo bikes, new race formats and ZRL's return through the indoor season (earlier announcement; watch for progressive feature launches).
- October amateur calendars in Italy (road, gravel and MTB granfondos) as listed by Ciclonline — a window into late-season participation demand.
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