The Giro d’Italia is one of professional cycling’s three Grand Tours, renowned for its grueling mountain stages, dramatic weather, and iconic pink jersey. Held annually in May, the race winds through Italy’s most scenic and challenging terrain, testing the world’s top riders across three weeks of varied stages—ranging from high-speed sprints to punishing climbs and technical time trials. The 2025 edition has already delivered thrilling sprints, surprise performances, and early shakeups in the general classification, setting the stage for what promises to be a memorable battle for pink.
Giro d’Italia – Stage 1: Pedersen Powers to Victory in Tirana
The 2025 Giro kicked off with a 160 km flat route from Durrës to Tirana. Danish sprinter Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) made a strong statement by outpacing rivals in the final sprint, claiming both the stage win and the first Maglia Rosa (leader’s jersey) of the race.
Giro d’Italia – Stage 2: Tarling Takes Historic Time Trial Win
In a short but technical 13.7 km time trial around Tirana, 21-year-old Joshua Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) stunned the field with a sensational ride. He edged out time trial specialist Primož Roglič by one second, becoming the youngest rider to win a Giro ITT stage.
Giro d’Italia – Stage 3: Pedersen Reclaims Lead in Vlorë
Stage 3 looped through the Albanian coast with another 160 km suited to sprinters. Pedersen delivered again with a perfectly timed sprint to secure his second stage win and retake the overall race lead.
Giro d’Italia – Stage 4: Van Uden Scores Breakthrough in Lecce
Racing resumed in southern Italy with a 189 km sprint-friendly course from Alberobello to Lecce. Dutch rider Casper van Uden (Team Picnic PostNL) surprised the favorites by navigating late-race chaos to claim his first-ever Grand Tour stage victory.
Giro d’Italia – Stage 5: Hat-Trick for Pedersen in Matera
Stage 5 featured a rolling 151 km route into the historic town of Matera. Pedersen once again proved unbeatable in the sprint, notching his third stage win and solidifying his grip on both the leader’s and points jerseys.
Giro d’Italia – Stage 6: Wet Weather Crash Leads to Neutralized Stage
The 227 km route from Potenza to Naples, the longest of the Giro so far, was heavily impacted by wet conditions. A major crash involving several riders—most notably 2022 winner Jai Hindley—led to the stage being neutralized for general classification timing. Australian sprinter Kaden Groves (Alpecin–Deceuninck) won the day’s sprint, but Pedersen held onto the pink jersey.
Giro d’Italia – Stage 7: Ayuso Wins First Summit Finish as Roglič Returns to Pink
Stage 7 introduced the first true climbing challenge of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, covering 168 km from Castel di Sangro to the summit in Tagliacozzo. Spanish rider Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) claimed a breakthrough Grand Tour stage win with a well-timed attack in the final uphill meters. His teammate Isaac Del Toro and Egan Bernal followed close behind. Primož Roglič finished just off the podium but gained enough time to reclaim the Maglia Rosa, taking a slim lead over Ayuso in the general classification. The high mountains have officially arrived, signaling a shift from sprinter dominance to GC drama.
Photo Credit: Chris Auld
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