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What to Watch at the 2025 Giro d’Italia: Pink Dreams, Dirty Roads & Big Moves
The Giro d’Italia 2025 is here. From EF Pro Cycling’s wildcard riders to Ineos tactics and Tudor’s rising stars, here’s what to watch, who to follow, and how to keep your bike as dialled as theirs.
It’s May. Italy’s throwing a three-week party, and the guests of honour are rail-thin maniacs in lycra hammering up volcanoes and bombing down goat tracks. Yes, the Giro d’Italia is back, and it’s serving up everything from brutal climbs to unpredictable weather, pasta-fuelled passion, and pure cycling chaos.
Here’s your Muc-Off approved guide to the pinkest race on Earth. What to watch, who to cheer for, and how to get your rig as race-ready as theirs.
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1. EF Pro Cycling’s Wild Cards Are Ready to Pop Off
Kasper? Maybe. Carapaz? Always dangerous. James Shaw? NKOTB ready for business in the Italian mountains. EF Education-EasyPost isn’t just bringing vibes. They’ve got serious GC dark horse potential and a crew of riders who love to rip up the script.
Pro tip: Want to keep your drivetrain as clean as EF’s Cannondale fleet? Grab our Drivetrain Cleaner and Ludicrous Lube. Style points don’t count when your cassette’s squealing.
2. Ineos Grenadiers: Precision, Power, and Probably Podium
Whether they’re gunning for the overall or playing chess in the mountains, Ineos doesn't show up to make friends. With a stacked squad likely including Geraint “The Immortal” Thomas and a new wave of climbers, they’ll be controlling the race with military precision.
Muc-Off weapon of choice: Nano Tech Bike Cleaner. The fastest way to wipe away a mountain stage’s worth of road grime, sweat, and Italian cow poo.
3. Tudor Pro Cycling’s Italian Job
Tudor might be the new kids in the WorldTour playground, but don’t sleep on them. With a focus on development and a punchy race style, this Swiss outfit is here to upset the apple cart. Expect breakaways, attacking riding, and maybe even a cheeky top-10 stage finish.
Puncture patrol: We’ve kitted Tudor with Tubeless Sealant to ensure their can perform under pressure!
4. The Weather Will Be Chaos, and That’s Glorious
The Giro isn’t just about mountains. It’s about mountains in the snow. Or sideways rain. Or fog so thick you can’t see the peloton until it’s in your lap. This is where it gets savage, and where legends are made.
5. Tech Spotting: Pro Setups to Drool Over
New aero bars? Custom paint jobs? The inevitable ‘how is that bike even legal’ setups? The Giro is a rolling tech gallery. EF's LAB71 Cannondales are straight fire. Ineos always brings the marginal gains lab. And Tudor’s Factor bikes are sleek missiles.
How to flex your setup: Clean lines and max performance. Grab Silicon Shine, Bike Protect, and our Detailing Brush Set. Pro look, privateer budget.
6. The GC Battle Will Be Unhinged
With some big names skipping this year’s Giro, the fight for pink is wide open. Expect chaos, surprise contenders, and attacks flying left and right in the high mountains. The script’s been thrown out the window, and it’s anyone’s game.
7. The Fans Make the Race
From tifosi waving flares in the Dolomites to homemade pink podiums in tiny villages, the Giro is the most passionate, chaotic, human grand tour of them all. It’s less polished than the Tour. More emotional than the Vuelta. And we love it.
Ready to Ride the Vibe?
Whether you're watching from your pain cave or spinning out a recovery ride with GCN on in the background, get in the Giro spirit. Keep your bike fresh, your gear clean, and your mind open for the madness that is Italian Grand Tour racing.
