Behind the scenes at the Giro d'Italia: How professional cyclists protect their bikes

Imagine this: 176 cyclists, each with a bike worth between 10,000 and 15,000 euros. Three weeks. Twenty-one stages. Flights, bus transfers, trains. How do these machines get from the start in Turin to the finish in Rome – without a single scratch?

The answer is Scicon – official sponsor of the Giro d'Italia for transport bags, sports bags, and travel accessories.

The Logistics of a Grand Tour

During the Giro d'Italia, each team bus carries between 20 and 30 bikes. In addition to them, there are spare frames, spare wheels, tools, and personal luggage. The organization is military precision.

When teams travel by charter planes between countries – as is the case with UAE Team Emirates – they rely on hard shell travel cases. This is where the Scicon Aerotech Evolution comes in.

Scicon Aerocomfort 3.0 – the Choice of Champions

Scicon's flagship product for road bike travel is the Aerocomfort 3.0 Road TSA. Here's why pro teams prefer it:

TSA lock – approved for air travel in the USA and EU

Weight just 9.5 kg – significantly below airline limits

Built-in protection for the frame, fork, and wheels

Wheels for easy movement

Used by over 500 World Tour cyclists

👉  AEROCOMFORT 3.0 TSA ROAD BIKE TRAVEL BAG Black – available in our store.

For Triathletes

A special version has been developed for triathlon bikes with TT handlebars – a deeper bag, special packing for aerobars.

👉 AEROCOMFORT 3.0 TSA TRIATHLON BIKE TRAVEL BAG Black – available in our store.

For Mountain Bikers

The MTB version is designed with a wider body for wheels up to 29 inches and disc brakes.

👉 AEROCOMFORT 3.0 TSA ROAD BIKE TRAVEL BAG Black – available in our store.

Practical Tips from Professional Cyclists:

Remove pedals and handlebars before packing

Wrap the frame with foam at potential contact points

Deflate tires to 1-1.5 bar for air transport

Place the bike with the chain facing up to protect the gears

Lock the bag with a TSA lock when flying

Official Links

🔗 Giro d'Italia – official website

🔗 Tour de France – official website

🔗 UCI – official cycling calendar

🔗 UAE Team Emirates

Scicon is an official sponsor of the Giro d'Italia. When professional cyclists trust a brand for their bike transport – you can do the same.