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Wilfer Ltd., operating as Italy Bike Tours, signed a new four-year agreement with RCS Sports & Events on July 28, 2026. This deal extends their nearly decade-long partnership, confirming Wilfer as the Official Premium Tour Operator for the Giro d’Italia and RCS Sport’s full portfolio of cycling events until 2030. Previously, on June 5, 2026, Continental confirmed its role as the Top Sponsor and Official Tire of the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women, an event organized by RCS Sports & Events in collaboration with the Italian Cycling Federation. Ahead of the 37th edition of the Giro d'Italia Women, which began on May 28, 2026, its director confirmed plans for two-hour daily TV coverage for the back-to-back races and expressed hopes for renewing the organizing contract, marking the first year the women's race was held in alignment with the men's event. Earlier, on May 26, 2026, Giro d'Italia organizers defended safety measures after rider protests regarding stage 15, asserting that "Safety was fully guaranteed," following discussions where general classification times were ultimately taken as riders began the final lap. The 2026 Giro d'Italia, which featured a "Big Start" in Bulgaria, was characterized by controlled racing as of May 25, 2026.
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