Chasing the Giro Dream: Michael Storer’s 2026 race

Behind every rider, there’s a human.

Behind every performance, there’s preparation.
Behind the Shield is a new series from Tudor Pro Cycling Team, offering exclusive
access to the lives of our riders as they prepare for their biggest goals.

In Episode 02, we follow Michael Storer on his journey to the Giro d’Italia,
returning to the race for the third consecutive year determined to better his
career-best 10th place in the general classification.
From months of preparation to the intensity of 3 weeks of racing, this is a look
beyond the results. The preparation, the pressure, and everything in between.
This is what you don’t see on race days.

00:00 Intro
00:15 At Home
02:31 Preparation
04:18 Training ride
05:22 Giro d’Italia