Seven Years in Tibet.
Simon Yates and the Giro d’Italia: a journey of heart and mind to reclaim a dream.
Published: June 19, 2025
Seven years ago, on the unforgiving slopes of Colle delle Finestre, that dream seemed lost. But on that very same terrain, Simon Yates reclaimed everything — like a spiritual journey of rediscovery, the British champion rewrote his story — one of the most emotional chapters in recent cycling history.
For years, the public had grown accustomed to seeing him on the back foot, head down, trailing behind the best. Perhaps alongside them, but almost never ahead. But Yates wasn’t just a rider — He was a monk — singular in focus, drawn not by rivals but by the mountain itself, a summit to be reached in solitude, guided only by an inner voice. This inner voice led him back to the place where he had lost everything — a temple of despair that had become a sanctuary of redemption.
That’s how Simon Yates won the Maglia Rosa: by rebuilding his peace day by day, quieting his anger and regaining the patience to chase the impossible.
It is a victory that speaks of relentless will and unshakable determination — the kind that never gives up. It is a path that mirrors the values that drive Nimbl every day: excellence, resilience and uncompromising performance.
At Simon Yates’ feet was a silent and crucial ally: the Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition by Nimbl. Built to push beyond limits, these shoes are made for those writing their own story, watt by watt.
Light, precise and comfortable, they eliminate distractions, enabling athletes to focus entirely on their goal.
Crafted in Italy and engineered for cycling’s elite, the Ultimate Exceed Pro Edition accompanied Simon in creating his masterpiece. Because when the challenge becomes extreme, it’s the details that make the difference. Or rather, the choices.
With this triumph, Nimbl reaches the top of the Giro and leaves its mark in an unforgettable way.