Giro 2026: Riders and teams

Simon Yates - Giro 2026: Riders and teamsfoto: Cor VosSimon Yates won the 2025 edition of the Giro d’Italia, and he is likely to return to Italy either to defend his title or to serve as a super-domestique for Jonas Vingegaard. Remco Evenepoel has also been mentioned, but no riders have been confirmed as yet.

Another interesting read: records & winners Giro d’Italia.

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Giro 2026: Route

Giro d'Italia 2026
The 2026 Giro d’Italia will get under way in Bulgaria. The Blockhaus provides an iconic summit finish, while the extremely steep Piani di Pezzè bring a brutal conclusion to stage 19. Stage 16, held entirely in Switzerland, also promises to be a blockbuster. There is only one time trial on the menu, but it is a long – and flat – one.
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Giro d'Italia: Winners and records

Simon Yates - Giro d'Italia: Winners and recordsThe Giro d’Italia began in 1909 in a bid to increase sales for La Gazzetta dello Sport. Italian riders dominated the early decades of the race but that changed from the 60's onward. Cyclingstage.com presents the recent winners and record holders from Italy's grand tour.
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