“We must free ourselves from dependence on the Tour” - New Giro d'Italia boss makes definitive Tour de France statement

Luca Guercilena, the newly appointed head of cycling at RCS Sport & Events and former Lidl-Trek manager, has outlined an ambitious vision for the Giro d'Italia, stating the race must 'free itself from the Tour's shadow.' Speaking to Corriere della Sera, Guercilena emphasized plans to build a stronger, independent identity for the Italian Grand Tour by restructuring route planning and revealing race details earlier. His strategy includes designing routes that cater to climbers, sprinters, and time triallists, while reducing the Giro's traditional dependence on the Tour de France calendar.