The 2026 Giro d'Italia will kick off this Friday, May 8th, launching three weeks of racing across varied terrain with multiple opportunities for stage success. With a route designed to reward initiative and tactical awareness, the race promises to be a competitive battle, capable of tackling each stage with determination. The Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team arrives at the Giro Rosa with a well-defined identity and a roster specifically built for this approach.

ROSTER
Sjoerd Bax
Fabio Christen
David De La Cruz
Mark Donovan
David González
Chris Harper
Matteo Moschetti
Nikolas Zukowsky

Over the 21 stages, the team will rely on a well-balanced structure, capable of handling every racing scenario:

Climbers: David De La Cruz, Chris Harper, and Mark Donovan provide depth for mountain stages and targeted breakaways.

All-around versatility: Sjoerd Bax, Fabio Christen, and David González offer options for medium mountain and transition stages.

Sprint: Matteo Moschetti targets bunch finishes with dedicated support.

Consistency and support: Nikolas Zukowsky guarantees solidity across all terrain and in every racing situation.

The unpredictability of the Giro and the open race dynamics align perfectly with the team's philosophy: race proactively, stay present, and seize opportunities. Racing with grit, in two words.

Gabriele Missaglia, Sporting Director: "The Giro is a race where you must think day by day. There's no single path to success: you must read the race, understand the moment, and be ready to act. We arrive with a group that can be competitive in many different situations. We're not here to defend; we're here to race. Every stage can be an opportunity, whether it's a sprint, a breakaway, or a difficult climb. In a race like this, attitude is everything. If you commit fully as a team, with clarity and timing, results will come."

This approach reflects Missaglia's long-standing philosophy, which prioritizes focusing on individual stages and opportunities throughout the route, rather than exclusively targeting the general classification, favoring a day-by-day mentality and openness to breakaways.

With a dynamic roster and a well-defined racing model, the Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team tackles the Giro d'Italia aiming for impact rather than control, with the objective of being constantly present in the decisive phases of the race and transforming opportunities into results.

From the opening stage to the final kilometers in Rome, the objective is simple: race with determination, with clarity, and participate in the action every single day.