Overview

• Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek secured the opening stage win of the 108th Giro d’Italia in a sprint finish in Tirana, Albania, earning the first pink jersey of the race.
• The Grande Partenza marks the Giro’s inaugural start in Albania, with three stages planned in the country before transitioning to Italy.
• Primož Roglič, the 2023 Giro winner, and Juan Ayuso, a rising star from UAE Team Emirates, are positioned as the main contenders for the overall classification in the absence of defending champion Tadej Pogacar.
• The 2025 Giro features a challenging 3,400 km route with 52,000 meters of elevation gain, including two time trials and decisive Alpine stages in the final week.
• Stage 2 will be a 13.7 km individual time trial in Tirana, offering the first opportunity to assess time gaps among the general classification favorites.