The course of the race was 272.26 km (169.17 mi) from the town of Lucca to the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence.

[2][3] As in previous years, the race was the final event of the Road World Championships.

[4][5] The race started in Lucca and ended in the Nelson Mandela Forum in Florence.

Results from January to the middle of August would count towards the qualification criteria on both the 2013 UCI World Tour and the UCI Continental Circuits across the world, with the rankings being determined upon the release of the numerous tour rankings on 15 August 2013.

[9] Source[10] Of the race's 208 entrants, 61 riders completed the full distance of 272.26 km (169.17 mi).