Giada Borgato

About Giada Borgato

Giada Borgato (born June 15, 1989, in Padua) is an Italian former professional road and track cyclist who competed at Elite level from 2008 to 2014. Known as a strong rouleur, she achieved her biggest career success in 2012 by winning the Italian National Road Race Championship in Valsugana.

Originally from Legnaro and daughter of former amateur cyclist Aldo Borgato, Giada showed talent from a young age, becoming Italian Esordienti Champion in 2002 and later earning podium finishes in national junior competitions. During her professional career, she rode for teams including Menikini-Selle Italia, Gauss-RDZ-Ormu, Forno d’Asolo-Colavita, and Diadora-Pasta Zara. She also competed internationally, taking part in events such as the Giro Donne and the Tour of Chongming Island, and represented Italy at the European Under-23 Championships.

After retiring from professional cycling at the end of the 2014 season, Borgato transitioned into television and sports media. She began working with Rai Sport as a cycling commentator and analyst, covering both women’s and men’s races. Since 2021, she has been part of the commentary team for the Giro d'Italia, becoming one of the first women in Italian television history to serve in prominent on-bike reporting and commentary roles for the event.