The first indoor jersey of the Giro d’Italia has been revealed, designed in collaboration with Technogym and Castelli, which are both partners of the Giro d’Italia Virtual.
The Giro d’Italia Virtual is an indoor cycling project developed by RCS Sport in collaboration with BKOOL. The event offers cycling fans the opportunity to experience multiple stages of the Corsa Rosa from home.
RCS Sport notes that participants can ride their own bike on their own indoor set-up, or use the MyCycling Smart Trainer or Technogym-related professional indoor bikes.
The new virtual bike event features a high-definition video simulation with an avatar and course elements developed by BKOOL. RCS Sport adds that… ‘It is compatible with the Technogym product ecosystem, for an immersive indoor cycling experience never seen before.’
The Giro d’Italia Virtual consists of three distinct separate rounds, running from October 2021 to May 2022.
- Grande Partenza – Part 1 (from 15th October to 2nd January);
- Grande Partenza – Part 2 (from 14th January to 3rd April); and
- Grande Arrivo (from 6th to 29th May), which takes place simultaneously with the 2022 Giro d’Italia.
The new jersey has been created specifically for indoor workouts. A 3D mesh fabric allows maximum breathability to keep rider cool, while its 100% polyester content helps with absorption and dispersion of sweat.
The jersey is not too transparent for those who wish to wear it for a group workout. There are a pair of back pockets to insert AirPods, a phone or headband or anything else used during training. A low collar helps with breathability.
‘It can also be transformed into a great jersey for riding outside on the hottest days in summer.’
