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Cycling – Giro – Tour of Italy 2025
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In the absence of Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, two runners stand out as big favorites, followed by an armada of outsiders ready to grasp their luck on a demanding course.
Primož Roglič (Red Bull-organ-Hansgrohe):
Experience in the service of winning ambition in 2023 and with his recent victory at the Tour de Catalonia, Primož Roglič (35 years old) approaches the Giro with a status of legitimate favorite. His versatility, his tactical sense and his experience of the great towers (five victories) make it a serious pretender.
Supported by a solid team with Jai Hindley and Daniel Felipe Martínez, the Slovenian excels in chronos and short ascents, but will have to manage the pressure in the face of a rival in full ascent.
Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates) :
The conquering youth at only 22 years old, Juan Ayuso stands out as the main challenger. His victory at Tirreno-Adriatico and his 2nd place at the Tour de Catalonia behind Roglič testify to his sparkling form.
Excellent climber and time trial, the Spaniard benefits from a formidable UAE team, with Adam Yates and Brandon McNulty. His passion and his ability to attack on steep slopes could make the difference, although his inexperience over three weeks remains an unknown.
Behind this duo, several runners target the podium.
Mikel Landa (Sudal Quick-Step), released from his role as lieutenant, is betting on his regularity and his mountain ease. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious), 5th in 2024, embodies the new Italian generation and aims a top 5.
Richard Carapaz (EF Education-Easypost), winner in 2019, and Egan Bernal (ineos grenadiers), in search of Renaissance, are formidable climbers on the alpine stages like the Cima Coppi (Finestre Cle
Simon Yates (Visma-Lease A Bike) and Derek Gee (Israel-Prime Tech) could also surprise, just like David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ), novice on the Giro but motivated.
For steps victories, Wout Van Aert (Visma-Lease A Bike) will be a constant threat thanks to its versatility, especially in the Gravel sectors of Siena and Punchy arrivals.
Sprinters like Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck), Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease A Bike) and Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) will compete for the Cyclamen jersey, in the absence of the double holding Jonathan Milan.
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The starting list here
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The profile of the steps here
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9 May (Greatred) – Step 1 : Durrôs – Tirana (160 km)
May 10 (Saturday) – Step 2 (CLM): Tirana – Tirana (13.7 km)
11 ever (danmanche) – Étap 3 : Vlorë – Vlorë (160 km)
May 12 – Rest Day
13 Mai (19DI) – Stabe 4: Alberobello (Pietro) – Lecce (189 km)
14 Mai (Mercredi) – Étape 5: Ceglie Messapica – Matera (151 km)
May 15 (Thursday) – Step 6: Pottaza – Naples (227 km)
16 Mai (Vendredi) – Étape 7: Castel di Sangro – Tagliacozzo (168 km)
17 Mai (Samedi) – Étape 8: Giulianova – Castelraimondo (197 km)
May 18 (Sunday) – Step 9: Gubbio – Siena (181 km)
May 19 – Rest Day
May 20 (Tuesday) – Step 10 (CLM): Lucca – Pisa (28.6 km)
21 Mai (Mercredi) – Étape 11: Viareggio – Castelnovo ne ‘Monti (186 km)
22 Food (Jevi) – The Steps 19:: Ungèn – Viadio-PO) (172 Km)
23 Mai (Vendredi) – Étape 13: Rovigo – Deputy (180 km)
May 24 (Saturday) – Step 14: Treviso – Nova Gorica (195 km)
25 Mai (Dimanche) – Étape 15: Fiume Veneto – Asiago (219 km)
May 26 – Rest Day
27 Mai (MARDI) – Étape 16: Piazzola sul Brenta – Valentine’s Day (Brentonico) (203 km)
28 Mai (Mercredi) – Étape 17: San Michele alla Adige (Edmund Mach Foundation) – Bormio (155 km)
29 Mai (Jeudi) – Étape 18: Morbegno – Cesano Maderno (144 km)
May 30 (Sonday) – Stage 19 : Biella – Champoluc (166 km)
May 31 (Saturday) – Step 20: Verrès – Sestrière (Vialattea) (205 km)
June 1 (Sunday) – Step 21: Rome – Rome (143 km)
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