The provisional entry lists for next week’s Autumn Classics – Milano-Torino NamedSport, GranPiemonte NamedSport and Il Lombardia NamedSport – organised by RCS Sport / La Gazzetta dello Sport are announced today.

The last two editions have been won by Italian riders: Giacomo Nizzolo (2016) and Fabio Aru (2017 – Italian National Championship).

Today the teams of seven riders who will participate in the Gran Piemonte and the other two races have been announced.

The rider Fabio Aru (Astana Pro Team) is the new Italian Road Champion, after a distance of 236km from Asti to Ivrea (Gran Piemonte).

The Italian rider, Giacomo Nizzolo has won the 100th GranPiemonte NamedSport classic race, held over a 207km route from Diano d’Alba to Agliè.

The historic 100th edition will see 19 teams and many protagonists on a route most suitable for finisseur and sprinters.

The route of the 100th edition, 207km from Diano d’Alba to Agliè, will suit the group’s fastest wheels. 19 teams start, including the Italian National Team.

Taking place on 4 March, the UCI has officially confirmed the inclusion of the race in the 2017 WorldTour calendar.

Today the teams of eight riders who will participate in the three races have been announced.