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Giro d’Italia 2025 Kicks Off in Albania, Marking a First for the Race

The 108th edition begins with three stages in Albania, featuring top contenders Primož Roglič and Juan Ayuso in a generational battle for victory.

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Overview

  • The Giro d’Italia 2025 starts in Durazzo, Albania, marking the first-ever Albanian kickoff and the 15th foreign start in the race's history.
  • This year’s race spans 21 stages and 3,443 kilometers, with a total elevation gain of over 52,000 meters, concluding in Rome on June 1.
  • Five former Giro winners, including Primož Roglič and Richard Carapaz, join rising stars like Juan Ayuso and Antonio Tiberi in the competition.
  • The route features two time trials, six sprint stages, and five high-mountain stages, with iconic climbs such as Monte Grappa and Colle delle Finestre.
  • Live coverage is available across RaiSport, Rai 2, Eurosport 1, and streaming platforms like Rai Play, NOW, and Sky Go.