The Giro d’Italia is entering its final and most punishing week. After nearly three relentless weeks of racing, the stakes are at their highest, and the road ahead is nothing short of brutal. What began with rolling terrain and nervous energy has now turned into a full-on battle in the high mountains, where every metre climbed brings riders closer to glory—or complete collapse. The final week is where Grand Tours are won or lost. It’s where fatigue sets in deep, where legs feel heavier with each switchback, and where one bad decision or mechanical can derail three weeks of effort. Riders face back-to-back summit finishes, alpine passes stacked with elevation, and the kind of gradients that crack even the most seasoned pros. For the GC contenders, this is the reckoning. Every second gained or lost now is amplified. One perfectly timed attack or one mistimed bottle grab could decide the podium. This is where physical endurance meets mental grit, and where performance under pressure is everything.
That’s why our work behind the scenes matters. Muc-Off products are in the thick of it, powering some of the most dialled machines in the race. Tudor Pro Cycling is taking on its first Giro, and they’ve been turning heads with aggressive riding and relentless drive. EF Education–EasyPost continues to animate the race with fearless breakaways and tactical boldness, while INEOS Grenadiers are in the mix, chasing stages and eyeing GC moves with clinical precision. These are squads built to push boundaries, and they need equipment that can match their level.
When races are won by seconds, marginal gains aren’t optional—they’re essential. That’s where our chain optimisation comes into play. Every chain is hand-treated and lab-tested to minimise friction and maximise power transfer. Our Ultrasonic Optimisation service is trusted by WorldTour mechanics because it delivers proven performance under extreme pressure. When you're racing up a mountain in the pouring rain with your heart rate maxed and your legs screaming, your chain has to be flawless. Clean, fast, and efficient—no excuses.
From ultrafast lubes and next-gen drivetrain protection to our complete cleaning systems that keep bikes looking box fresh no matter how filthy the conditions, our tech is built for the harshest environments in the sport. When the rain hits, when the gradients spike, when the road turns to gravel and chaos breaks out—there’s no room for compromise. Every watt saved and every component protected could be the difference between a podium and a collapse.
This isn’t just racing. It’s a war of attrition. The terrain is unforgiving, the tempo is full gas, and the pressure is constant. Riders have to trust their legs, their team, and their gear completely. There’s no time to second guess, no room for failure. It’s about pushing until the tank is empty, then finding a little more.
At Muc-Off, we live for this level of intensity. It’s where performance becomes survival, and where our mission to optimise every detail meets its ultimate test. As the Giro hits its final crescendo, we’ll be right there with our teams, obsessing over every gram, every stage, and every gain.
Want to give your own ride the pro treatment? Get your drivetrain dialled with our Ultrasonic Chain Optimisation service—the same tech trusted by the WorldTour’s best. Because whether you’re racing for pink or chasing your next KOM, every watt counts.
Let’s finish this thing the Muc-Off way—fast, fearless, and full send.
