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FEEL THE DIFFERENCE You’ve seen knit technology in athletic footwear, but you haven’t seen it in cycling… until now. Introducing our new engineered Xnetic™ Knit (pronounced ex-net-ic) for unparalleled comfort and breathability. Xnetic™ Knit technology was developed for the specific … Continue reading →

A comprehensive resource for information abouthead protection Giro’s in-house test lab, called the Dome, is the global authority in helmet testing, research and development. Based in Scotts Valley, California, the Dome’s unrivaled resources include more than 50 test fixtures as … Continue reading →

Grinduro is heading to Scotland, and we recently got to visit the Isle of Arran with John Watson from The Radavist to get a taste for just how amazing this event is going to be. Long story short: the scenery … Continue reading →

Canyon//SRAM Racing and Stage 4 of the Tour of California Photos and words by Satchel Cronk To win a sprint in an elite road race requires a precise and complete combination of strategy, explosiveness, strength, risk, confidence, and often a … Continue reading →

For us at Giro, enjoying the ride isn’t all about racing and winning…but winning sure is fun, and our team did a whole lot of that in 2016. We are honored to work with such an amazing group of professional … Continue reading →

The #bikeshoeart movement has continued to grow, and we’ve seen more and more artists use the Giro Empire shoe collection as canvases for amazing artwork. But we were curious what an artist might do with a blank canvas. We created … Continue reading →

An up-and-coming enduro racer road trips to a freeride mecca Words by Dain Zaffke Images by Robin O’Neill and Dain Zaffke “Why do you shave your legs?” We’re walking into the waiting room at the Cariboo Memorial Hospital in Williams … Continue reading →

Words by Jered Gruber Images by Jered and Ashley Gruber A note from Giro: Our friends and amazing photographers Jered and Ashley Gruber chase the Tour de France each year in the quest of capturing the perfect image, and it’s … Continue reading →

Giro Sport Design has partnered with Charge Bikes and SRAM to bring Grinduro back to Quincy, California. On Saturday, October 8, 650 riders will experience Grinduro’s unique blend of bike racing and festival good times. Registration opens on Sunday, April … Continue reading →

The 2016 bike season is here, and we have a team of incredible athletes headed for the podium across every discipline. Whether they’re lining up for road racing Spring Classics, Enduro World Series events or the Ironman World Championships, the … Continue reading →

Words by Amanda Schaper Images by Jordan Clark Haggard There’s something really special about cyclocross. The high intensity, fast paced racing is some of the most exciting to spectate. Racers give it everything they have from start to finish, then … Continue reading →

The Giro Online Store is Closing On Black Friday At Giro everything we do is designed to enhance and champion the ride. That’s the spirit the company was founded on, and it’s still what motivates us to come into work … Continue reading →

Words by Dain Zaffke Photos by Jordan Haggard, Dusty Bermshot, and Dain Zaffke Whoa… Something special happened last week in Quincy, California. We might be biased, but seriously – now that the dust has settled from Grinduro, we think that … Continue reading →

Click through the gallery above for more photos and stories. Words and Photos by James Startt I thought it was just about old bikes and handlebar mustaches. Boy was I wrong! I can’t really recall the first images I saw … Continue reading →

SCIENCE AND SOUL. These may seem like two completely disparate ideas, but throughout Giro’s 30-year history we’ve placed equal value on each. You will see the results of these two words merging as you browse the 2016 product collection. The … Continue reading →

Introducing the #grinduroscholarship contest winners! From videos to songs to cookies, the creative entries were over-the-top entertaining. It was a tough group to choose from, but the winners have been selected, and they’re excited to share their winning entries with … Continue reading →

Giro Sport Design has announced the Chrono collection of high performance apparel for men and women. The line debuts with an early release of the Chrono Pro level available in select retailers now, to be joined by Chrono Expert and … Continue reading →

Giro Sport Design has announced the Montaro MIPS and women’s Montara MIPS helmets. The helmets feature excellent ventilation and superior sweat management, with a sleek silhouette that offers more coverage than a traditional XC helmet. Despite this confident, full coverage, … Continue reading →

Words by Jered Gruber Images by Jered and Ashley Gruber Let’s say the Tour averages 100 miles per day for three weeks. That makes a grand total of 2,100 miles. Now, imagine people stretched across every piece of those 2,100 … Continue reading →

Did you miss out on registering for the Downieville Classic All Mountain race? Most people did. It’s limited to 200 total entries, and this year it sold out in 20 seconds. If you weren’t on it, you were out of … Continue reading →

Every Giro helmet is equipped with a liner that deforms on impact and reduces the transfer of energy to the brain. Now a new helmet technology called the Multi-Directional Impact Protection System (MIPS) is taking the redirection of energy a … Continue reading →

Synthe was the first helmet in the peloton to offer winning aerodynamics with impressive ventilation, all at a weight that rivaled the lightest options. But the design team focused on making it even better, and incorporating a new technology called … Continue reading →

A NEW KIND OF BIKE RACE | QUINCY, CA | 10 10 15 On October 10, the world will be introduced to Grinduro, a new format of bike racing that combines the best elements of a mountain bike enduro and … Continue reading →

The Season Starts Strong for Team Katusha The 2015 road racing season is underway, and few teams have been as successful as Team Katusha. Already the team has raced to 14 victories, with 10 of those coming from a single, … Continue reading →

Giro is actively engaged in policing the marketplace in an effort to reduce counterfeits of our designs and products. For Giro, “Brand Protection is Consumer Protection.” Authentic Giro bicycle helmets are all keenly designed to meet or exceed applicable test … Continue reading →

Cycling’s Design Leader Offers “60 Days to Decide” Comfort Guarantee for Bib Shorts and Cycling Shorts With Chamois Giro Sport Design has launched a 60 Days to Decide comfort guarantee program for all Giro bib shorts and cycling shorts featuring … Continue reading →

They say everything is bigger in Texas, and after spending a few days in the Lone Star State for the 2015 Cyclocross National Championships, we couldn’t agree more. Bigger passion. Bigger fields. Bigger weather extremes. Bigger parties. Bigger drama. There … Continue reading →

In February 2013, Louisville, KY, hosted the Elite Cyclocross World Championships, marking the first time they had ever been held on USA soil. No longer was Louisville just about derby, fried chicken, and baseball bats: it was officially on the … Continue reading →

Jared Graves Wins EWS World Championship Enduro racing has become the most favored and fastest growing mountain bike discipline. It quickly gained popularity because this race format mimics how you might ride a mountain bike with your friends. You’re out … Continue reading →

We are honored that so many cycling World Champions have chosen to ride with Giro. This year, our products were used by champions in multiple disciplines and age groups, by men and women alike. We would like to extend congratulations … Continue reading →

Giro has been made aware of the fact that some customers are experiencing quality issues with their Terraduro/Terradura shoes. It’s frustrating to hear this, but we’re here to make it right. What Happened: Nearly all offroad cycling shoes are constructed … Continue reading →

Last week Giro made the annual trek to Las Vegas for the Interbike tradeshow. It was an exciting week in the desert filled with product debuts, celebrity appearances, and world-class racing. The week started in Boulder City at Outdoor Demo, … Continue reading →

Giro Sport Design has launched the Empire VR90 shoe, representing the latest example of technical innovation and functional style in cycling footwear. The laced one-piece upper, Easton® EC90™ full carbon outsole, and Vibram Mont rubber tread combine to provide unrivaled … Continue reading →

Giro’s Empire SLX and Rumble VR were announced yesterday as winners of the prestigious Eurobike Award for 2014. Giro just launched into the cycling footwear category in 2012 and has quickly become cycling’s design leader. These awards from the cycling … Continue reading →

Giro Sport Design has announced a new partnership with MIPS Technologies. After years of collaboration researching and validating new technologies to further reduce impact energy, Giro will introduce new helmets in three key categories (Road, Mountain and Urban) that employ … Continue reading →

Latest Footwear from Leader in Cycling Design Delivers Performance in Cold, Wet Conditions with Outdoor-inspired Style. Giro Sport Design has announced the launch of the Alpineduro™ shoe, Giro’s first winter-specific cycling shoe. With a waterproof design, Primaloft® insulation and Vibram® … Continue reading →

Congratulations to Marianne Vos of the RaboLiv team on winning the inaugural La Course by Le Tour de France. Vos perfectly timed her sprint on the Champs-Élysées, winning the most prestigious race in women’s cycling. “This avenue is the world … Continue reading →

Team Katusha is off to a really great start at the Tour de France. Joaquim “Purito” Rodriguez has a commanding lead of the Mountains Classification (and the hallowed polka dot jersey) and teammate Alexander Kristoff powered to victory on stage … Continue reading →

We’re excited to be supporting the riders of BMC Racing Team, IAM Cycling Team and Katusha Cycling Team as they set out to conquer the world’s greatest bike race, the Tour de France. With a new generation of riders like … Continue reading →

Giro Sport Design has announced the Synthe™, an advanced cycling helmet design that can enhance a rider’s efficiency by reducing aerodynamic drag while offering increased cooling power. With aerodynamic efficiency that bests Giro’s genre-creating Air Attack™ helmet in Giro’s wind … Continue reading →