Sweet Protection x Uno-X Mobility at Giro d’Italia 2026

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The Race

The Giro d’Italia is one of cycling’s toughest tests: three weeks of sprint stages, mountain battles, technical descents, and constantly changing conditions. For Uno-X Mobility, it’s a chance to race aggressively on one of the sport’s biggest stages. For us, it’s where protection, ventilation, aerodynamics, and optical clarity have to deliver every day.

The Race

The Giro d’Italia is one of cycling’s toughest tests: three weeks of sprint stages, mountain battles, technical descents, and constantly changing conditions. For Uno-X Mobility, it’s a chance to race aggressively on one of the sport’s biggest stages. For us, it’s where protection, ventilation, aerodynamics, and optical clarity have to deliver every day.

Key 2026 Giro d'Italia Stages to Watch

Stage 1 - May 8: Nessebar - Burgas 156km. An early chance for sprinters and a quick start to the competition.

Stage 7 - May 15: Formia - Blockhaus 246km. A brutal 245km test of endurance with a final 13.6km climb at 8.4% average.

Stage 10 - May 19: Viareggio - Massa 40,2km. A critical 42km individual time trial where favorites can gain significant time.

Stage 19 - May 28: Feltre - Alleghe 151km. The Queen stage. Short (133km) but intense, packing 4,350m of climbing, including a 16.5km summit finish.

Stage 21 - May 31: Roma - Roma 131km. The final, largely ceremonial stage finishing in Rome, often ending in a final sprint.

Key 2026 Giro d'Italia Stages to Watch

Stage 1 - May 8: Nessebar - Burgas 156km. An early chance for sprinters and a quick start to the competition.

Stage 7 - May 15: Formia - Blockhaus 246km. A brutal 245km test of endurance with a final 13.6km climb at 8.4% average.

Stage 10 - May 19: Viareggio - Massa 40,2km. A critical 42km individual time trial where favorites can gain significant time.

Stage 19 - May 28: Feltre - Alleghe 151km. The Queen stage. Short (133km) but intense, packing 4,350m of climbing, including a 16.5km summit finish.

Stage 21 - May 31: Roma - Roma 131km. The final, largely ceremonial stage finishing in Rome, often ending in a final sprint.

Sweet Protection Gear Seen On The Riders

Our protection technology is based on the geometry and anatomy of the human head. Key features in all our helmets are our advanced Variable Elasticity shell construction and our unique shock absorbing technology. All to provide the best overall protection performance without adding extra weight or volume.

"On the faster days, I choose the Tucker III 2Vi® Mips Helmet."

— — Tobias Halland Johannessen
Uno‑X Mobility rider; 6th overall, 2025 Tour de France

Falconer Aero 2Vi® Mips Uno-X Mobility Team Edition Helmet

The Falconer Aero 2Vi® Mips is our most advanced road cycling helmet developed together with Uno-X Mobility.

Shinobi RIG® Reflect

The Shinobi sport performance sunglasses is our aggressive Premium-model with solid lens attachment for high speed activities. Poor vision shall no longer be your master.

Falconer Aero 2Vi® Mips Uno-X Mobility Team Edition Helmet

The Falconer Aero 2Vi® Mips is our most advanced road cycling helmet developed together with Uno-X Mobility.

Shinobi RIG® Reflect

The Shinobi sport performance sunglasses is our aggressive Premium-model with solid lens attachment for high speed activities. Poor vision shall no longer be your master.

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