Published: 18 December 2025 | Updated every year to reflect the latest requirements | Reading time: 3 minutes
By Dr Simon Shaw | Founder & Chief Medical Officer, Fit Certify
Dr Simon Shaw is the founder and medical director at Fit Certify — a worldwide provider of online sports medical certificates.
Chase The Sun Italia is a long-distance, non-competitive cycling challenge that sees riders attempt to cross Italy from coast to coast — sunrise to sunset — in a single day.
The route typically runs from Cesenatico on the Adriatic coast to Tirrenia on the Tyrrhenian Sea, covering around 270–280 km with significant climbing through the Apennines. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Saturday 20 June 2026, timed to make the most of the longest day of the year.
While it’s not a race, the physical demands of riding all day — often in summer heat and over mountainous terrain — mean organisers place a strong emphasis on rider safety. As part of entry, participants are required to provide a doctor-signed medical certificate.
This short guide explains what’s required — and how to get your Chase The Sun Italia 2026 medical certificate signed online by a doctor with Fit Certify.
Yes. All riders are required to provide a valid, doctor-signed medical certificate to participate in the event. Your medical certificate must:
Without the correct documentation, you may not be permitted to take part, even if your registration and travel arrangements are complete.
Fit Certify offers a fully online, doctor-reviewed service designed for endurance cycling events like Chase The Sun Italia. Here’s how it works:
Share a few details about your general health and medical history.
One of our experienced sports medical doctors reviews your information with long-distance cycling in mind.
If fit, you’ll receive a signed and stamped medical certificate by email — usually within just a few hours
A doctor-reviewed and signed medical certificate for Chase The Sun Italia is just £69 with Fit Certify.
Hear from riders who’ve used Fit Certify for cycling and endurance event medical certificates worldwide.
Yes. Chase The Sun Italia provides an official medical certificate template confirming fitness for cardiovascular intensive sport activity (cycling events). The certificate must be completed, signed, and stamped by a licensed doctor and is typically valid for 12 months from the date of issue.
When you apply with Fit Certify, we:
📅 Date: Saturday 20 June 2026
📍 Route: Cesenatico (Adriatic coast) → Tirrenia (Tyrrhenian coast), Italy
🚴 Distance: Approx. 270–280 km
🌐 Event website: Chase The Sun Italia official site
📄 Medical certificate: Required for riders without a valid cycling licence
Chase The Sun Italia is a bucket-list cycling challenge — a full day in the saddle, incredible scenery, and the satisfaction of riding coast to coast under your own steam.
Sorting your medical certificate early removes unnecessary stress and lets you focus on training, travel, and enjoying the experience.
With Fit Certify, you can get a doctor-signed cycling medical certificate online, from anywhere in the world, without appointments or delays.
Apply now and get your Chase The Sun Italia 2026 medical certificate sorted.
Sports Medicine Doctor • Athlete • Founder & Medical Director at Fit Certify
I’m Simon — a UK- and US-trained sports and exercise medicine doctor, family physician, GP, academic researcher, and the founder of Fit Certify. For the past several years, I’ve led a team of sports doctors specialising in medical certification for endurance cycling events across Europe.
As someone who rides regularly myself, I know how exciting it is to line up for a challenge like Chase The Sun Italia — riding coast to coast from sunrise to sunset. I also know how frustrating it can be when medical paperwork becomes an unexpected hurdle. Fit Certify exists to make that process simple, fast, and event-ready, so you can focus on the ride, the route, and the experience.
If you need advice or run into any issues, just email us at hello@fitcertify.com and we’ll be happy to help.
Disclaimer: This guide is for general information only and should not replace personalised medical advice.
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