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Daan Hoole Claims Stage 10 Time Trial as Del Toro Retains Giro Lead

Hoole capitalized on dry conditions for his first Grand Tour stage win, while Del Toro's lead narrowed to 25 seconds after a rain-affected day.

Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 10 - Lucca to Pisa - Italy - May 20, 2025 Lidl - Trek's Daan Hoole during the time trial REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 10 - Lucca to Pisa - Italy - May 20, 2025 Lidl - Trek's Daan Hoole during the time trial REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
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Overview

  • Daan Hoole won the 28.6 km Lucca-to-Pisa stage 10 time trial with a time of 32 minutes, 30 seconds, securing his first Grand Tour stage victory.
  • Rain during the later portion of the stage created slippery conditions, slowing down general classification contenders and favoring early starters like Hoole.
  • Isaac del Toro retained the pink jersey as the overall leader, though his advantage over second-placed Juan Ayuso shrank to 25 seconds.
  • Primož Roglič finished 17th on the stage, recovering from a pre-stage crash to climb to fifth overall, 1:18 behind Del Toro.
  • The Giro continues with stage 11, a challenging 186-kilometer route featuring three high-category climbs, as the race builds toward its June 1 conclusion in Rome.