Maglia Rosa

The Maglia Rosa, or pink jersey, is the award given to the leader of the general classification in the Giro d’Italia, Italy’s premier cycling race. It symbolizes the rider with the lowest total race time, signifying overall race performance. The jersey’s distinctive pink color reflects Italy’s national color, and it is highly coveted, symbolizing excellence in multi-stage cycling endurance and strategy. Wearing the Maglia Rosa for a race day is a prestigious accomplishment that highlights a cyclist’s consistency and skill throughout the challenging multi-week event.