It was held on 16 August 2011, over a distance of 199.1 km (123.7 mi).

The race started in Besozzo and finished in Campione d'Italia, in Varese, Lombardy.

Davide Rebellin won the race (his first win since his 2008 suspension), beating Domenico Pozzovivo by four seconds.

Two Italian Continental teams completed the startlist.

The event took place two days after the conclusion of the 2011 Eneco Tour.