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Giro d'Italia 2025

The latest news and race results from the Giro d'Italia, including race reports, expert analysis, start lists, video highlights and previews.

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Dates: May 9 to June 1
Stages: 21
Rest days: 2
Length: 3,413.3 km (2,121 mi)
Edition: 108th
Time trial kilometers: 42.3km
Start: Durazzo (Albania)
Finish: Rome (Italy)

Latest Giro d'Italia News

1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 19: Breakaway Stays Clear, Thomas Tumbles ahead of Monte Grappa Showdown 

Giro d’Italia Stage 19: Vendrame wins out of breakaway, Thomas touches wheels to crash with 5km to go, Pogačar defends pink.


1 year ago

‘We Are Paid to Win’: UAE Boss Defends Tadej Pogačar’s Giro d’Italia Onslaught

UAE sport director says Pogačar tracking well for Giro-Tour double: 'We started the Giro with a plan, and we are following that plan perfectly.'


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 18: Merlier Fends Off Late-Charging Milan, Pogačar Cruises Onward in Pink Parade

Pogačar and the GC contenders hit snooze in a 'by the numbers' sprint stage ahead of Giro's final mountain assault Friday and Saturday.


1 year ago

Workout of the Week: Pogačar’s High-Altitude Triumph in Livigno

Train to climb like Pogačar in high altitude mountains with this workout inspired by the Slovenian's sensational Giro d'Italia stage 15 performance.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 17: EF’s Steinhauser Savors First Pro Win ahead of Unstoppable Pogačar

'It's just something incredible': Budding German star secures debut pro victory ahead of an attacking Pogačar who just cannot help himself.


1 year ago

Bike Check: The Pinarello Dogma F of Geraint Thomas and Ineos Grenadiers

The Welchman's more familiar with Pinarello bikes than perhaps anyone else. Here's his bike for the Giro d'Italia.


1 year ago

‘They Eat Like Teenagers’: Why the Giro d’Italia Peloton Gets to Skip Their Greens before Mountain Stages

How a 'low-fiber, low-residue' diet allows riders to ditch fruit and veggies to stay lean and mean for the hardest stages of the Giro d'Italia.


1 year ago

Pogačar Gifts Pink Jersey in Class Act After ‘Accidental’ Giro d’Italia Win That Leaves Rivals in Awe

'We didn't want to go for the stage': Pogačar won a fifth stage Tuesday without really wanting to and then gifted his pink jersey to the rider he beat.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 16: Disgusting Weather Doesn’t Stop Tadej Pogačar and His Pink Jersey Romp

Pogačar rules shortened, weather-stricken mountain test for fifth stage-win, Thomas loses time to Martínez in podium battle.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Redux: The Amazing Story of Andy Hampsten’s 1988 Giro d’Italia Victory

From the archive: The full story of the 1988 Giro d'Italia is about so much more than the freezing climb of the Passo di Gavia. Hampsten had to be willing to lose.


1 year ago

Pogačar’s Strava Record Flagged, but No Slowing Down in Final Week of Giro d’Italia

First things first in Giro-Tour attempt for Pogačar: 'In one week we can start focusing 110 percent on the Tour.'


1 year ago

Polemica at the Giro d’Italia: Rider Protests, Foul Weather Force Removal of Umbrail Pass from Stage 16

Race descends into storm of late-hour dramas after peloton votes against Giro d'Italia organizer's original plans for snow-swept stage 16.


1 year ago

Key Takeaways: Giro d’Italia Stage 15

Breaking down how the hardest day of the 2024 Giro d'Italia was won.


1 year ago

Notebook: Martínez Exasperated by Ineos Inertia, O’Connor and Thomas Explain Futility of Following Pogačar

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar is so far ahead the only thing that can stop him now is sickness, a crash, or the UCI kicking him out for wearing the wrong colored shorts.


1 year ago

Rider Crashes 25 Meters Down Ravine, Climbs Out, and Doesn’t Come Last in Giro d’Italia ‘Queen Stage’

'I came to a stop around a tree ... I was at least 25-30 meters deep in a ravine': Jenthe Biermans saw another side of the Mortirolo on Sunday at the Giro d'Italia.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia GC Analysis: Is Geraint Thomas Willing to Lose It All in Order to Win?

Pogačar is on another planet, but there's plenty to be pumped for in the Giro's final week. Will Thomas risk it all to upturn the race?


1 year ago

‘We Had This Stage in Mind since December’: A Masterclass in Winning from Tadej Pogačar

Giro d’Italia race leader now almost seven minutes clear of nearest rivals after 'queen stage' blitz: 'An amazing Tadej. It is historic.'


1 year ago

10 Years Gone: Nairo Quintana Turns Back Clock with Giro d’Italia Raid

Colombian climber goes close to another grand tour stage win at Giro.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 15: Tadej Pogačar Annihilates Rivals with Victory on Queen Stage

Pogačar’s grip on pink jersey soars with dominant performance on toughest day.


1 year ago

Bike Check: An Upsized Aurum Magma for the Giro d’Italia

An opportunity to see a lesser known bike brand in the Giro d'Italia, this Arum brings SRAM Red and Enve components.


1 year ago

The Giro d’Italia Queen Stage: Will the Mortirolo Crack Pogačar, or Will Pogačar Crush the GC?

'You never know what happens in the mountains': Pogačar holds biggest advantage at this point of the Giro since 1990, but final week will decide everything.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 14: Filippo Ganna Extracts Time Trial Revenge over Tadej Pogačar

Pogačar tightens grip on pink jersey and Thomas nudges back into second place ahead of Sunday's 'queen stage': 'We need to fight with the heart and head.'


1 year ago

Bike Check: Italian Team Brings Campagnolo to the Giro d’Italia

Selle SMP, Campagnolo, and FSA on a De Rosa bike makes for a very Italian presence at this year's Giro d’Italia.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 13: Echelons Can’t Stop Milan in Sprint Ahead of Decisive GC Weekend

Sprinters duel in transition stage disrupted by Ineos-induced echelons ahead of a string of critical stages that will decide the winner of the 2024 pink jersey: 'Something happens every stage.'


1 year ago

Bike Check: Esteban Chaves’ Cannondale SuperSix Evo for the Giro d’Italia

EF Pro Cycling's SuperSix Evo as ridden by climbing specialist Esteban Chaves.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 12: Resurgent Alaphilippe Rampages to Breakaway Win, No Problems for Pogačar in GC Group

Alaphilippe scores first grand tour victory since 2021, silences the critics with sensational solo in wild classics-style Giro stage.


1 year ago

Opinion: Tadej Pogačar Might Be King of the Hill, but Fortune and Favor Can Prove Fleeting

Jeremy Whittle writes that Pogačar is a 'risk-taker, an entertainer, a high-wire act,' so let's enjoy it while we can.


1 year ago

Is Tadej Pogačar’s Biggest Problem a Giro d’Italia Virus? Sickness Sweeps Peloton As 21st Rider Abandons

Visma-Lease a Bike confirms there's no COVID on its bus after fourth abandon in the team as tension mounts over illness in the peloton.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 11: Jonathan Milan Wins Crash-Marred Sprint, Tim Merlier Relegated

Tadej Pogačar stays safe inside his own 'bubble' to avoid mishap in tense transition stage as Giro hits halfway mark: 'I always stay in the bubble, with two meters around me.'


1 year ago

Wheels Continue to Come Off Visma-Lease a Bike: Cian Uijtdebroeks Exits Giro d’Italia

A year after sweeping all three grand tours, the 'Killer Bees' are reeling from injuries and illnesses, and it remains uncertain if Wout Van Aert or Jonas Vingegaard will race the Tour de France.


1 year ago

‘We Need to Share a Piece of the Pie’: ‘Greedy’ Tadej Pogačar Plays Diplomat at Giro d’Italia

Pogačar takes back seat on stage 10 summit after grumbles of greed from rival teams, praises Tiberi's willingness to attack: 'Only rider that showed some balls'.


1 year ago

Key Takeaways: Giro d’Italia Stage 10

Breaking down how a routine post-rest day mountain stage was won & how it signaled a major strategic change in the GC battle.


1 year ago

Pogacar’s Pink Colnago V4Rs for the Giro d’Italia

Pogačar's bike has gotten quite a few pink flourishes for the Giro. Some, interestingly, are decals, not permanent paint.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 10: Paret-Peintre Denies Tratnik for Mountaintop Win, Pogačar Fends Off Late GC Pressure

'One more day ticked off': Pogačar marks the moves and loses no time in final-kilometer GC accelerations. Snow forces rerouting of Stelvio stage.


1 year ago

What’s It Take to Win a Stage? Power Analysis of Giro d’Italia Stages 3-9

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Jonathan Milan, Filippo Ganna, and more at the Giro d'Italia.


1 year ago

Tadej Pogačar Already Conserving Legs for Tour de France: ‘I Don’t Need to Push Over the Limit’

Will Pogačar keep attacking or race more conservatively in the second half of the Giro d'Italia? 'I'm happy I have a bigger gap.'


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Gallery: The Best Images of Week 1

The best moments of the Giro, as shot by Chris Auld.


1 year ago

Inside the Placebos, Half-Percenters, and Performance Science of Giro d’Italia Recovery

'We don't care if some of the things in the recovery protocol 'work' or not, just as long as riders feel it's a benefit.' Grand tour recovery: Art or science?


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia GC Analysis: Is Tadej Pogačar Home and Dry Already?

Martínez and Thomas are already nearly three minutes adrift, but the Giro is nothing if not unpredictable.


1 year ago

‘We’re Just Clowns in a Circus’: Geraint Thomas Giro d’Italia Frustration Boils Over

'You cannot have 21 perfect days': Ineos Grenadiers captain vows to keep plugging away in battle to topple Tadej Pogačar.


1 year ago

Pollen No Problem in Tadej Pogačar’s Giro d’Italia Demolition Derby

After winning one-third of stages so far, Slovenian finishes off superb opening Giro d'Italia salvo by leading out sprint in Napoli: 'He's just insane.'


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 9: Olav Kooij Wins Down-to-Wire Sprint into Napoli

Race leader Tadej Pogačar puts in huge effort to help bring back Jhonatan Narváez just before the line.


1 year ago

‘He’s Not Old. I Know He Is Hungry:’ Jayco AlUla Keeps Faith in Caleb Ewan’s Giro d’Italia Prospects

Head DS Matt White backs Aussie while acknowledging rivals: ‘This is the most competitive sprints field I’ve ever seen.’


1 year ago

1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 8: Tadej Pogačar Scorches to Success Atop Prati Di Tivo

Race leader holds fire until final sprint, then crushes rivals for third stage win of race: 'I was confident we could win.'


1 year ago

Luke Plapp Crushing the Learning Curve at Giro d’Italia: ‘I Think He Will Gain a Lot from This Tour’

Jayco AlUla head DS Matt White says team is ‘playing the long game’ with Giro d'Italia 'best young rider' Plapp.


1 year ago

‘We Are Not the First Team to Be Slapped Around by Pogačar’: Ineos Grenadiers Stung at Giro d’Italia

'Rome is still far away': Ineos Grenadiers not giving up as TT losses sting despite putting three into the top-4.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 7: Tadej Pogačar Explodes GC With Next-Level TT: ‘Super Happy with This’

Pogačar blasts to 2:36 GC lead and blows Giro apart, Thomas slides to third after Martínez makes best time trial of his career.


1 year ago

Jayco AlUla Guru Matt White Says Pogačar Giro-Tour Double Would Be Boon for Cycling

'He’s a very good ambassador for our sport': Australian DS believes Giro-Tour sweep would create new buzz for professional racing.


1 year ago

How Pro Cyclists Approach a Time Trial Like Stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia

A retired TT specialist previews stage 7 of the Giro d’Italia, the first individual race against the clock of the race.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 6: Breakaway Wins Ahead of Pogačar Group as ‘White Roads’ Deliver More Nerves than Sparks

Julian Alaphilippe comes close to victory after Ineos Grenadiers turns up pressure to keep Pogačar in pink: 'It's another stage ticked off.'


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Rewind: Faces of Pain and the 2010 Muddy Apocalypse Across the White Roads of Tuscany

Back in 2010, the Giro ventured across the 'sterrati' in one of the epic stages of modern racing. Cadel Evans won the stage, but the race would soon be turned upside down.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 5: Benjamin Thomas Rules From Four Rider Escape as Breakaway Stuns the Sprinters

Pogačar and the GC pack play it cool ahead of three huge classification stages starting Thursday.


1 year ago

‘I am Happy I am Alive’: Sprinters Call Out Dangers of Downhill Sprint at Giro d’Italia

Phil Bauhaus raced with a 58t chainring in the high-speed rush to the line: 'I'm not a fan of a finish like today.'


1 year ago

What Happened to Pogačar’s Purple Pants? UCI Threatens Giro d’Italia Leader with Sanctions for ‘Non-Compliant’ Shorts

'The organizers gave us the skinsuit ... then we got a call from the UCI saying it's not allowed': Polemica erupts as UCI rules against Giro-supplied apparel.


1 year ago

Key Takeaways from Giro d’Italia Stage 3 and Pogačar’s Daring Attack

Breaking down how what should have been a routine sprint stage descended into chaos, and highlighted how we could be in for an incredibly fun three weeks of non-stop all-out racing.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 4: Jonathan Milan Wins Wild Sprint, Pogačar Avoids Trouble in Dangerous Finale

Biniam Girmay crashes out and breakaway reeled in late to set up hectic finale over Capo Mele on the Italian Riviera.


1 year ago

Where is the Luck of the Irish? Giro d’Italia Crash is Latest Misfortune for Eddie Dunbar

Jayco-AlUla team keeps faith in Irish climber: ‘Bad things can spiral, but good things can spiral as well.’


1 year ago

Power Analysis: Pogačar’s Explosive Giro d’Italia Opening Weekend

Can you hold 9w/kg for 3 minutes? We dive into the power numbers of Jhonatan Narnaez and Tadej Pogačar at the Giro d’Italia.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 3: Merlier Strikes First in Sprinter Showdown After Pogačar Springs Late Attack

'I had good legs and the terrain suited me': Pogačar nearly steals the show with wild late attack that was only reeled in within sight of the line.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia GC Analysis: Is Geraint Thomas the Only Opposition to a Pogačar Procession?

Thomas and Martínez lead the chase behind the Slovenian savage, but the Welshman's canny could be crucial in the attrition of the 'corsa rosa.'


1 year ago

The Next Great Breakthrough? Cian Uijtdebroeks Shines Early in Giro d’Italia

'I am so happy that I am in white:' Young Belgian leaps up to fourth overall and now leads the best young rider classification.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Stage 2: Tadej Pogačar Stomps to Victory on First Summit Finish, Seizing Maglia Rosa

Slovenian storms clear of all of his rivals on first summit finish after the drama of a puncture and a crash close to start of final climb.


1 year ago

From Woods to Lamperti: These are the North Americans Chasing Success at the Giro d’Italia

Five US riders and two Canadians are part of the North American contingent in this year's 'corsa rosa': How far can they go?


1 year ago

‘I Tried, I Gave Everything:’ Pogačar Mulling over Missed Opportunity for Giro d’Italia Stage Win

UAE Team Emirates rider admits an error which enabled Jhonathan Narváez to triumph.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Results: Jhonatan Narváez Foils Pogačar to Win Stage 1

Ineos Grenadiers rider only one able to stay with Pogačar on final climb, Schachmann takes second in sprint.


1 year ago

Magnus Sheffield on His Grand Tour Debut: ‘A Stage Win is a Big Ambition’

New Yorker lines out in the Giro d’Italia with ambition for TTs and other stages.


1 year ago

The Most Important Giro d’Italia Stages to Watch This Year, from Someone Who Has Raced It Before

Bobby Julich looks back on his experience in the Giro and ahead to a great month of racing.


1 year ago

Giro Redux: How Chris Froome and Team Sky blew up the Giro d’Italia in One Wild Attack

As the 2024 Giro d'Italia clicks into gear, we take a look back at one of the modern Giro's most remarkable and controversial stages with Froome's 80km breakaway to seize the pink jersey in 2018.


1 year ago

Pogačar Calls Out ‘Unbeatable’ Hype Ahead of Giro d’Italia: ‘It’s Not Respectful to Other Riders’

In spicy comments ahead of the Giro start, the UAE star shoots down suggestions he will win easily: 'It's bullsh*t.'


1 year ago

Another Year, Another Set of Switch-Outs: EF Education-EasyPost, Intermarché-Wanty Reveal Special Giro d’Italia Kits

EF Education-EasyPost pays homage to Italian carbs with reworked 'Pizza, Pasta' phrases in latest Rapha collaboration.


1 year ago

Can Pogačar Pull Off the Giro-Tour Double? He’s Given Us Little Reason to Doubt Him.

The Giro-Tour double is rare. But if there’s one thing Pogačar has proven, it’s that he can do anything in cycling.


1 year ago

Could Pogačar Wear Pink for 21 Days? Key Points Where the Giro d’Italia Will Be Won or Lost

From a deliciously tempting 'grande partenza' to a decisive double shot of Monte Grappa, these are the king-maker stages of the Giro d'Italia.


1 year ago

Geraint Thomas on Giro d’Italia: ‘Tadej Is One of the Greatest Ever, but We Are Relishing the Challenge’

2023 runner-up says Ineos Grenadiers is confident while also recognizing beating Pogačar will be a ‘massive task’.


1 year ago

The Giro d’Italia Sprint Field is Crazy Deep. Insiders are Forecasting Chaos.

'Numerous trains, chaotic finishes': Up to a dozen contenders and the chance of shaky leadouts has the Giro peloton on watch for carnage.


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Essentials: TV Listings, Stages, Maps, Start Lists, and More

Everything you need to know about the 107th edition of the 'corsa rosa.' Can anyone stop Pogačar?


1 year ago

‘I’m Fresh and Ready’: Tadej Pogačar Bubbling Hot Ahead of Giro d’Italia Debut

Bjerg, Majka, and sprinter Molano among Pogačar's teammates for pink jersey quest: Will they be strong enough to support the Slovenian's swashbuckling ambition?


1 year ago

Giro d’Italia Underdog Alert: Bardet, Thomas, and Dark Horses Lurking to Surprise Pogačar

Analysis: A relatively thin GC start list could tempt Pogačar and Co. to drop their guard, and that would be a mistake UAE cannot afford.


1 year ago

Rogue Attacks to ‘Force Majeure’: 5 Things That Might Stop Tadej Pogačar at the Giro d’Italia

With less than a month to go, here are 5 things that could trip up the Team UAE Emirates superstar's chase for the pink jersey.


1 year ago

Cancellara’s Tudor Pro Cycling Project Hails ‘Great Recognition’ of Giro d’Italia Wildcard

Swiss squad joins Israel Premier Tech, Polti Kometa, Bardiani CSF-Faizane as invited teams to 2024 race, Lotto-Dstny turns down call-up.


Giro d'Italia Writers

Andrew Hood

Andrew Hood, aka “EuroHoody,” is European editor for Velo. Since joining the title in 2002, he’s been chasing bike races all over the world. He’s covered dozens of editions of the spring classics and the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, as well as numerous world championships in road, track, and mountain biking. He’s also covered six Olympic Games and reported on bike races across six continents. Beyond the Outside cycling network, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Outside, SKITraveler Magazine, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and Denver Post. He’s a voting member of the Velo d’Or prize committee, and he’s appeared on CNN, NBC, NPR, and BBC. Chances are, if there’s a bike race, EuroHoody’s been to it, or will be going soon.

Jim Cotton

Jim is a UK-based editor and reporter focusing on road racing, training, and nutrition. He’s developed a bank of experience working on the ground at all three grand tours, Paris-Roubaix, Tour of Flanders, Strade Bianche, road worlds, and many more prestigious races. Additionally, Jim writes the ‘Behind the Ride’ series of features that digs into how riders in the pro peloton have become the best in the world. It’s a wide-ranging column that’s covered diet, training, recovery, altitude camps, and a lot more. And when he’s not working? After a few decades of mostly dismal results, he’s hung up the wheels on his bike racing career. Instead, now, he’s a trail / ultra racer… but don’t hold that against him.

Shane Stokes

Shane Stokes has written about pro cycling for over 25 years, covering grand tours, world championships, Classics and other major events during that time. He’s been the Irish Times cycling correspondent for over two decades, appeared regularly on that country’s national broadcaster RTE in analyzing the sport, and contributed to Velo and many of the sport’s international outlets. When not writing about cycling he’s happiest in nature on a sunny day, particularly with a dog or two in tow.

Alvin Holbrook

Alvin is a tech editor for Velo, where he covers road, gravel, and e-bikes after nearly a decade in the bike industry. In addition, he uses his background in urban planning to cover stories around active transportation, policy, tech, and infrastructure through the Urbanist Update series. He currently lives in the Bay Area with his wife and an ever-growing stable of bikes and kitchen utensils. Meet Alvin

Will Tracy

Will Tracy is a San Francisco based editor interested in all things cycling. Since getting his start in cycling journalism with Peloton Magazine, he has reported from the Tour de France; the Taipei Cycle, Eurobike, and Sea Otter trade shows; and covered the biggest events in gravel racing including Unbound and SBT GRVL. When not biking, he stays active with climbing and running and likes to take photos, cook, and serially dabble in new hobbies.

Josh Ross

Josh hails from the Pacific Northwest but when it’s time to ride, hot and dry is better than cold and wet. He will happily talk for hours about the minutiae of cycling tech but understands most people just want things to work. He is a road cyclist at heart and doesn’t care much if those roads are paved, dirt, or digital. Although he rarely races, if you ask him to ride from sunrise to sunset, and beyond, the answer is always yes.

Giro organizers are promising the most comprehensive coverage in race history this month across various platforms, including TV, streaming, social media, and live updates. Here’s the updated list of TV and streaming access: USA: The race will be carried on Max. Canada: FloBikes will stream the full race. UK: Eurosport and Discovery+ will carry the race. South America: Live on DirecTV and Claro, and in Colombia with live broadcasts via Caracol and RCN Television. Europe: RAI, SRG in Switzerland, EITB in the Basque Country, and VRT, VTM and RTL in Belgium will offer through-the-air broadcasts, plus Eurosport, Eurosport Player, and Discovery+. Australia: SBS broadcast the Giro live and on demand, with daily highlights. The Giro can also be followed on Strava, will official routes and segments on key stages. Tadej Pogačar, Filippo Ganna, Romain Bardet, and Tim Merlier are among the riders sharing data on Strava during the race.