La Michettiana - Mediofondo of Abruzzo

La Michettiana - Mediofondo d`Abruzzo is an annual medium‑distance road cycling event held in Abruzzo; the 2026 edition is listed as the 10th edition and takes place in Pretoro with start and finish at Passo Lanciano. The main course is described on the official pages as a 114 kilometre mediofondo with approximately 2250 metres of elevation gain, culminating in a final ascent to Passo Lanciano at about 1310 metres above sea level. The event is presented under the Team Idrotec CFT banner and runs under the aegis of CSI, forming part of the Abruzzo Bike Cup and the Le Mediofondo dell'Adriatico circuit. Riders can expect challenging climbs, technical descents and panoramic sections through the Majella National Park area.

Practical arrangements on the organiser pages include bib collection at Piazzale Passo Lanciano the day before and early on race morning, tiered registration windows with basic and full quotas, and an on‑site registration option. The Full quota explicitly includes the race packet and a finish pasta party, and chip timing options are referenced in the event materials. The finish at Passo Lanciano hosts the pasta party and final awards, emphasising the event's combination of sporting challenge and local hospitality. Communications and registration are handled via the event website and the ENDU registration entry for the listed edition.