After a thrilling spring of cobbles and climbs, Team Picnic PostNL now shifts focus to the first Grand Tours of the season: the Vuelta España Femenina and Giro d’Italia. The Giro kicks off with a historic start in Albania, and in this newsletter, we take a look back at Team Picnic PostNL’s unforgettable moments from previous Grande Partenza's outside Italy, including Apeldoorn, Jerusalem, and Budapest. On top of that, explore Max Poole’s exclusive Giro training loop, discover the story behind our Photo of the Month, and sign up for REBOUND: the world’s biggest gravel event! Want to know more? Keep reading for all the latest updates.

As the 2025 Giro d’Italia sets off from Albania, the first time the race has ever started in the Balkans, we’re taking a moment to look back at the last three times the Giro began outside of Italy. From a home crowd in Apeldoorn to the historic streets of Jerusalem and the grandeur of Budapest, these international Grand Departures weren’t just about exotic locations, because for Team Picnic PostNL, these were editions to remember. Two opening stage victories, days in pink, and a lot of unforgettable memories, all in the high-pressure spotlight of a foreign start. Want to relive these special moments? Dive into the full story!

Want to join the world's largest gravel event? Good news. Mark May 31st on your calendars and dust off your gravel bikes! REBOUND attracts thousands of riders from around the world to ride millions of miles of gravel. Build your route, join a local ride, and perhaps even win a prize!

 

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