Welcome Tudor! New official timekeeper of Giro di Sicilia

The first race included in the agreement will be the UAE Tour

The agreement between RCS Sport and Tudor has been announced today, with the Tudor brand becoming the official timekeeper for the Corsa Rosa and all the races organized by RCS Sport. In addition to the Giro d’Italia, the agreement includes UAE Tour, Strade Bianche Women Élite, Strade Bianche, Tirreno-Adriatico, Milano-Torino, Milano–Sanremo, Il Giro di Sicilia, Gran Piemonte and Il Lombardia.

Five time trials are scheduled this season where TUDOR will be the absolute protagonist. The first one will be, on 21 February, the second stage of the UAE Tour, a team time trial in Khalifa Port, then continue on 6 March at the Tirreno-Adriatico, which will kick off with an individual time trial in Lido di Camaiore. Three time trials are scheduled for the Giro d’Italia, which will start on 6 May with the time trial on the Costa dei Trabocchi from Fossacesia Marina to Ortona. The second individual time trial of the Corsa Rosa will be the 9th stage on 14 May from Savignano sul Rubicone to Cesena (Technogym Village) while on 27 May the Tarvisio – Monte Lussari will be the last obstacle against the clock for the riders before the finish in Rome.

TUDOR POWERS PRO CYCLING

TUDOR is committed to the development of professional cycling, and that commitment has resulted in a pro team launched in collaboration with Swiss cycling legend Fabian Cancellara. The TUDOR Pro Cycling Team competes in top-tier races around the globe, and their guiding philosophy is that of a human-centered approach with a touch of Swissness, and that means partnering with Swiss companies and organizations to equip the team. In addition to the professional team, TUDOR Pro Cycling has stood up a Development Team to create the next generation of champions.

About

ABOUT TUDOR

TUDOR is an award-winning Swiss watch brand, offering mechanical watches with refined aesthetics, proven reliability and unique value for money. The origins of TUDOR date back to 1926, when “The Tudor” was first registered as a brand on behalf of the founder of Rolex, Hans Wilsdorf. He created the Montres TUDOR SA Company in 1946 to offer watches with the quality and dependability of a Rolex, at a more affordable price point. Because of their robustness and affordability, throughout their history TUDOR watches have been chosen by the boldest adventurers on land, underwater and on ice, throughout their history. Today, the TUDOR collection includes emblematic models such as Pelagos, Black Bay, 1926 and Royal. Since 2015, TUDOR has also offered mechanical Manufacture Calibres with multiple functions and superior performance.

ABOUT RCS SPORT

RCS Sports and Events is a sports & media company specialized in the management, marketing and enhancement of sporting events. Its portfolio includes competitions for professional athletes and mass participation sporting events, including the Giro d’Italia and some of the most important cycling races in the world including two Monument Classics such as Milano-Sanremo and Il Lombardia. Through qualified know-how, consulting approach and top-level management, RCS Sport represents today one of the best known and most qualified players worldwide.