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Prodhomme Wins Alpine Stage as Del Toro Holds Narrow Giro Lead

Riders now prepare for Saturday’s 205-kilometer penultimate stage ending with a gruelling ascent of Colle delle Finestre

Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 19 - Biella to Champoluc - Italy - May 30, 2025 Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team's Nicolas Prodhomme celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage 19 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 19 - Biella to Champoluc - Italy - May 30, 2025 Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team's Nicolas Prodhomme celebrates on the podium after winning stage 19 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 19 - Biella to Champoluc - Italy - May 30, 2025 Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team's Nicolas Prodhomme celebrates on the podium after winning stage 19 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini
Cycling - Giro d'Italia - Stage 19 - Biella to Champoluc - Italy - May 30, 2025 Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team's Nicolas Prodhomme celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage 19 REUTERS/Jennifer Lorenzini

Overview

  • Nicolas Prodhomme broke away from a large escape group to solo to victory on stage 19 over five Alpine peaks.
  • Isaac Del Toro claimed second place to earn bonus seconds and extend his overall lead.
  • Del Toro leads Richard Carapaz by 43 seconds in the general classification.
  • Simon Yates remains third, 1 minute 21 seconds behind Del Toro.
  • Stage 20 covers 205 kilometers from Verres to Sestriere and concludes on a 20km climb up Colle delle Finestre.