Overview

• Olav Kooij of Visma-Lease a Bike claimed victory in the 172 km Stage 12 from Modena to Viadana, outpacing Casper van Uden and Ben Turner in a tightly contested sprint finish.
• Wout van Aert provided a flawless lead-out for Kooij, who credited his teammate and the team’s efforts for the win.
• Isaac del Toro retained the Maglia Rosa, extending his lead in the general classification to 33 seconds over teammate Juan Ayuso after securing bonus seconds during an intermediate sprint.
• Primož Roglič, currently sixth overall, trails del Toro by 1:26, with narrow time gaps keeping the general classification closely contested.
• Stage 13 will span 180 km from Rovigo to Vicenza, featuring multiple climbs and a steep final ascent, likely favoring breakaway riders over sprinters.