The Giro d’Italia Model Particular

Our present from 2020 Giro d’Italia winner Tao Geoghegan Hart – hung proudly at Merlin HQ

Beginning on Could 4th 2024, the primary Grand Tour of the 12 months begins within the Italian metropolis of Turin. Working for 3 weeks, and ending within the capital of Rome, the Giro d’Italia is arguably one of the vital lovely races on the pro-cycling calendar because it goes by a number of the most lovely surroundings that the nation has to supply.

Steeped in historical past, Italy is without doubt one of the religious houses of biking with most of the most beloved biking manufacturers based mostly there. With the joy of the Giro d’Italia about to begin, we check out a number of the Italian manufacturers used within the Professional Peloton and by which groups.


Wilier

Groups utilized by – Groupama-FDJAstana Qazaqstan

Ridden by riders corresponding to Mark Cavendish, the Wilier frames are oozing with Italian sophistication. Lovely to have a look at with some beautiful paint jobs, will we see any Wiliers powering to stage wins throughout the racing this 12 months?


Imaginative and prescient

Groups utilized by – Arkéa-B&B InnsAstana QazaqstanBahrain VictoriousEF Training-EasyPost

A well-liked wheel model, and one which boasts class main aerodynamics and trip high quality, Imaginative and prescient wheels and their efficiency advantages may also be gained by on a regular basis riders such as you and me. See our vary of Imaginative and prescient wheels right here.


Vittoria

Groups utilized by – Alpecin-DeceunickArkéa-B&B InnsAstana QazaqstanEF Training-EasyPostStaff dsm-firmenich PostNLStaff Visma | Lease a Bike

A very fashionable selection amongst the groups, Vittoria tyres supply a wonderful trip high quality and a fantastically supple trip. Nonetheless, the grip and velocity they provide is not only restricted to the professional’s and you can also additionally benefit from their low rolling resistance efficiency by yourself bicycles. Accessible in quite a lot of fitments together with tubed and tubeless.


Selle Italia

Groups utilized by – Alpecin-DeceunickArkéa-B&B Inns

Maybe one of many oldest Italian manufacturers, Selle Italia have been producing saddles for over 120 years. As utilized by present World Champion Mathieu van der Poel, the Italian producer has typically been a agency favorite for numerous riders, whether or not they be skilled or newbie, all over the world.


Fizik

Groups utilized by – Decathlon-AG2R La MondialeMovistarStaff Visma | Lease a Bike

Producers of saddles and ending equipment, Fizik had been based in 1996 and produce a number of the greatest wanting merchandise in the marketplace. Offering the saddles for a number of the greatest riders on the Giro, the vary of various shapes and designs guarantee consolation is offered for some grueling days on the street such because the 222km stage from Manerba del Garda to Livigno.


Pirelli

Groups utilized by – Lidl-Trek

Not simply producers of tyres for System One motor racing, Pirelli tyres have gotten a preferred selection on the planet of biking. Discovered on the bikes of Lidl-Trek, Pirelli street bike tyres that provide optimum efficiency regardless of the situations are. One thing that shall be important when descending the likes of the Mortirolo and Stelvio at velocity.


Colnago

Groups utilized by – UAE Staff Emirates

Is that this the bike model that can take the well-known Maglia Rosa in Rome on the finish of Could? Colnago want no introduction and with the debut of Pogacar at this years Giro, there’s a superb probability {that a} Colnago V4RS may take the rostrum. My private favorite nonetheless is the beautiful C68 we at the moment have in our Chorley showroom (pictured).


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  • Andy McAteerAndy McAteer



    A eager bicycle owner, I’ve ridden every little thing from street, observe, mountain and gravel. Presently using on the gravel bike probably the most across the native trails of Rivington.
    Can normally be discovered having a beer post-ride on the native brewery.