Bicycle Touring

A single hairpin climb in the Langhe that separates the serious riders from everyone else, a coastal route through Puglia best ridden before the heat sets in, a Giro d'Italia stage read for its terrain rather than its standings: routes built for a rider's own pace.

The maglia rosa: why the Giro d'Italia dresses its leader in pink

The pink jersey of the Giro d'Italia descends not from design but from the pink paper of a Milan newspaper. The improbable history of cycling's most recognizable jersey, the men who made it, and the meaning that has gathered around it.

By Filippo Salvioni

/ 31 May 2026

Rear view of a rider in the maglia rosa with a buttoned back pocket, riding through open countryside

Passo Gavia 1988: the white hell of Giro d'Italia stage 14 and how it became cycling's most legendary day

Snow fell in June, champions wept, and a single Alpine pass, the Passo Gavia, rewrote cycling history forever. This is the story of the 1988 Giro d'Italia's Stage 14: the most brutal, beautiful, and unforgettable day the Corsa Rosa has ever seen.

By Filippo Salvioni

/ 23 May 2026

Vintage gouache painting of a cyclist riding up a snowy mountain dirt road during a severe Gavia Pass cycling ascent.

Giro d'Italia 2026 in Liguria: what stages 11 and 12 reveal about Italy's most compressed coast

From the Cinque Terre to the Riviera di Ponente, two days of racing trace a region that has always demanded something from those who cross it.

By The Editors

/ 20 May 2026

Sestri Levante waterfront with terracotta and yellow buildings along the bay, Riviera di Levante, Liguria

Giro d'Italia 2026 in Southern Italy: discovering Calabria, Basilicata, and Campania

Three race days through Calabria, Basilicata, and Campania — past Greek temples, primeval forests, and the bay of Naples. The Giro d'Italia 2026 is the perfect excuse to finally discover the Italy that guidebooks have always underestimated.

By The Editors

/ 12 May 2026

Sunset over the Tyrrhenian coast of Calabria near San Nicola Arcella, Southern Italy

The 2026 Giro d'Italia route and stages: the complete guide to the 109th Corsa Rosa

From Bulgaria's Black Sea coast to Rome's ancient Circo Massimo, the 2026 Giro d'Italia traces an epic 3,468 km arc across three countries and 16 Italian regions. Here is the complete stage-by-stage guide to the 109th Corsa Rosa.

By The Editors

/ 8 May 2026

Passo Giau at sunrise in the Dolomites, the Cima Coppi of the 2026 Giro d'Italia at 2,233 meters above sea level

Giro d'Italia history: a century of passion, mythical climbs, and the soul of the maglia rosa

Uncover the epic history of the Giro d'Italia and the legendary maglia rosa: a deep dive into Italian cycling culture, dramatic mountain passes, and authentic local traditions. Discover the soul of the pink race to inspire your ultimate journey to Italy.

By Filippo Salvioni

/ 5 May 2026

Black and white historical photo of the 1961 Giro d'Italia peloton riding along the picturesque Ionian coast of Capo Rizzuto in Calabria.

Experiencing the Giro d'Italia 2026: an unscripted journey through the heart of Italy

Discover authentic Italy: a complete travel guide to exploring the Giro d'Italia 2026 route. Uncover regional gastronomy, epic landscapes, and hidden historical gems as you craft the ultimate trip along the path of La Corsa Rosa.

By The Editors

/ 4 May 2026

Vintage red bicycle hanging on a stone wall, decorated with pink fabric and a rear basket full of flowers to celebrate the Giro d'Italia