It's time to celebrate in pink for Alé: the Veronese clothing brand emphasizes and applauds the extraordinary performance of Afonso Eulálio and Team Bahrain Victorious, absolute protagonists for nearly half of the 2026 Giro, thanks to a team effort that has exceeded every expectation.

The young Portuguese rider, among the most surprising revelations of the 2026 Giro, has managed to conquer and defend the Pink Jersey with courage, determination and maturity, managing with great personality one of the toughest and most prestigious competitions in world cycling.

With the arrival of the major mountains and the most demanding stages, the team found itself facing a new phase of the race with awareness of the technical characteristics of the Portuguese athlete. Despite his limited experience, Eulálio has managed to leave his mark on the Giro, demonstrating resilience, offensive spirit and an extraordinary ability to manage the pressure stemming from his role as leader of the general classification.

The conclusion of his Pink Jersey experience on the 14th stage, with Jonas Vingegaard's (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) victory at Pila, certainly does not diminish the value of what was built in recent weeks: Team Bahrain-Victorious and the Portuguese rider have indeed given the public a beautiful sporting story, one of the most thrilling so far in the Corsa Rosa.

Confirming the exceptional nature of Afonso Eulálio's journey is also the White Jersey for best young rider, which the rider continues to wear and which rewards the consistency of his performances and his extraordinary future potential. Alongside him, Team Bahrain Victorious has done fundamental work, supporting their leader with great cohesion, tactical intelligence and team spirit in every phase of the competition. A synergy that fully reflects the values shared with Alé, which has been the technical apparel partner of the WorldTour team for 5 years: passion, sacrifice, innovation and the pursuit of maximum performance.

“Afonso is having an extraordinary Giro d'Italia and we are immensely proud of the journey he is making with Team Bahrain-Victorious,” says Alessia Piccolo, CEO of APG. “Holding the Pink Jersey for several days in a race like the Giro requires talent, mental strength and exceptional management ability, especially for such a young athlete. The mountains are naturally part of the balance of a Grand Tour and nothing takes away from what Afonso has managed to build so far. He raced with courage, intelligence and great personality, earning the respect of the international public and proving that he has a very important future ahead of him.”

Whatever the evolution of the general classification in the coming stages, Afonso Eulálio's experience in the Pink Jersey will remain one of the most memorable moments of this edition of the Giro and for Alé. A concrete demonstration of how determination, talent and team spirit can leave their mark on the history of the race.