Giro’s Eclipse Pro: The Helmet Redefining Speed and Safety in Cycling
The Giro Eclipse Pro helmet has rapidly turn into a favorite among professional cyclists, contributing to significant victories in major competitions like the Tour de France and the Leadville Trail 100. Released to the public on February 15th, 2026, this helmet represents Giro’s most advanced engineering, designed for riders prioritizing speed, safety and comfort.
Designed for Champions
The Eclipse Pro’s development involved close collaboration with professional athletes, extensive computational fluid dynamics (CFD) analysis in Giro’s lab, and rigorous wind tunnel testing. The result is a helmet that is 17% faster than the previous Eclipse model [Giro]. Notable wins achieved while using prototypes of the Eclipse Pro include Wout Van Aert’s stage victory at the Tour de France and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s overall win at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2025 [Velo News]. Kate Courtney also secured a record-setting win at the Leadville Trail 100 MTB while wearing the helmet [Giro], and Jonas Vingegaard won the 2025 La Vuelta a España [Giro].
Engineering Excellence: Speed, Comfort, and Safety
The Eclipse Pro achieves its performance through a combination of innovative features:
- Aerodynamics: The helmet’s design delivers a 17% improvement in aerodynamic efficiency compared to the previous Eclipse model [Giro].
- Weight: Weighing just 280 grams (size M), the Eclipse Pro rivals the lightest full-vented road helmets [Giro].
- Ventilation: Equipped with 15 Wind Tunnel vents and deep internal channeling, the helmet provides exceptional cooling [Giro]. Strategically placed exhaust ports operate with intake channels to draw cool air across the scalp and remove sweat.
- Sweat Management: Silicone beading redirects moisture away from the eyes, and the helmet’s internal structure creates airflow over the skin, minimizing dripping. Ionic+™ anti-microbial padding further enhances comfort [Giro].
- Safety: The Eclipse Pro incorporates Spherical Technology™ powered by Mips®, which allows the outer liner to rotate independently of the inner liner during a crash, reducing rotational forces transmitted to the brain [Giro]. It also features Aura II reinforcement and dual-density EPS foam for impact absorption [Giro].
Key Technologies
- Spherical Technology™ powered by Mips®: A ball-and-socket design that helps redirect impact forces.
- Aura II Reinforcement: Enhances structural integrity.
- Progressive Layering & Nanobead EPS Foam: Provides impact absorption.
- ROC LOC® 5+ Air: A fit system that enhances stability and ventilation.
- Dry Core Sweat Management System: Keeps moisture away from the eyes.
Availability
The Giro Eclipse Pro is now available for purchase, bringing the technology used by champions to everyday riders [Tuttobiciweb].