Eurosport, GCN, and discovery+ will all be carrying coverage of the Grand Tour.

Gino Bartali -Trailblazers

Discovery is revamping its Giro d’Italia coverage across Eurosport, Global Cycling Network (GCN), and discovery+ ahead of the 2021 tour starting this weekend. 

The broadcaster will produce all 21 stages for exclusive live coverage on Eurosport 1, as well as ad-free streams on the Eurosport app, GCN+, and discovery+.

In addition to the live cycling, there will be local digital highlights and analysis shows in the UK (The Breakaway; GCN’s World of Cycling show), France (Les Rois de la Pédale), the Netherlands (Kop Over Kop), Spain (La Montenera) and Denmark (Radio Tour). The Bradley Wiggins Show podcast will also release new episodes to complement the action.

A special episode of Eurosport’s Trailblazers, focusing on the heroic actions of Giro d’Italia winner Gino Bartali during the Second World War, will be made free to stream on-demand via Eurosport’s digital and social media platforms. GCN+ will host a new episode of Legend: Chris Boardman launching on 4 May and Cycling Changed My Life: Hayley Simmonds on 11 May.

Two-time Giro d’Italia winner, Alberto Contador, has signed a two-year extension to continue providing analysis and insight, as well as commentary for select stages on Eurosport Spain. Other former cyclists involved include Sir Bradley Wiggins (UK and International), Juan Antonio Flecha (Spain), Jens Voigt and Rolf Aldag (Germany), Jacky Durand and Steve Chainel (France) and Karsten Kroon (Netherlands).

Contador said: “I am very happy to be able to share the great news that I will continue to enjoy the excitement of the world’s best cycling on Eurosport for the next two years. To carry on this adventure with the Eurosport family is very exciting and I hope viewers will continue to enjoy the sport with us.”

Daniel Lloyd, GCN+ presenter and director of racing, said: “The Giro d’Italia holds a special place in the heart of many cycling fans, and I can genuinely say that I’ve never been more excited than for this edition. For the very first time, every kilometre of every stage will be broadcast live, and I’m enormously proud that GCN+ and Eurosport will be bringing the whole thing to so many cycling fans around the world.”