Red Kite

What's the Red Kite?

According to the rules (UCI reg 2.3.005); "the last kilometer of a bike race shall be marked by a red triangle (or kite)."

Win or lose, the final kilometer is where things come together at a bike race. Some careers and reputations are made here, and others shattered, sometimes repeatedly. True cycling fans, the tifosi, know it as THE place to be – an area to line up ten-deep with family, friends and strangers alike to shout, ring cow bells and wave enormous foam hands at the riders in the finale.

Giro’s Red Kite is a place for us – the riders, tifosi and passers-by – to share the experience of the final kilometer. Or wherever else the ride takes us. Enjoy.

• What’s The Red Kite?