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Primoz Roglic Takes Giro d’Italia Lead After Thrilling Time Trial Win by Josh Tarling

Josh Tarling claims stage two victory in Tirana, while Roglic edges Mads Pedersen by one second to don the maglia rosa.

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Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 2 - Tirana to Tirana - Albania - May 10, 2025 INEOS Grenadiers's Joshua Tarling celebrates on the podium after winning stage 2 REUTERS/Florion Goga

Overview

  • Josh Tarling, a 21-year-old British cyclist, won stage two of the Giro d’Italia with a one-second margin over Primoz Roglic, becoming the youngest Giro time-trial winner in history.
  • Primoz Roglic secured the overall race lead, overtaking Mads Pedersen by a slim one-second margin after the 13.7km time trial in Tirana, Albania.
  • Mads Pedersen, stage one winner and former maglia rosa holder, finished seventh in the time trial, relinquishing the pink jersey to Roglic.
  • Australian Jay Vine overcame a stage-one crash to claim third place in the time trial, finishing three seconds behind Tarling.
  • The Giro d’Italia remains in Albania for a third stage in Vlore before returning to Italy, with sprinters expected to contend on a flatter course.