Overview

• Primoz Roglic leads the 2025 Giro d’Italia after finishing second in the stage 2 time trial, gaining the maglia rosa by just one second over Mads Pedersen.
• Joshua Tarling of INEOS Grenadiers won the 14-kilometer time trial in Tirana with a time of 16:07, marking a breakthrough performance as a time trial specialist.
• The challenging course featured a steep mid-route climb and headwinds, which impacted rider performances, particularly those starting later in the day.
• UAE Team Emirates demonstrated their depth, placing three riders in the top ten, including Juan Ayuso, who sits fifth overall, 16 seconds behind Roglic.
• Mikel Landa has withdrawn from the race after a crash on stage 1 resulted in a spinal fracture, further shaping the early dynamics of the Giro.