Overview

• Josh Tarling of Ineos Grenadiers secured his first Grand Tour stage win in the 13.7km time trial in Tirana, becoming the youngest Giro time trial winner at 21.
• Primož Roglič finished second in the stage, just one second behind Tarling, and took the overall lead from Mads Pedersen by a one-second margin.
• Mads Pedersen, who won the opening stage and wore the maglia rosa, now sits second overall but remains a contender for reclaiming the pink jersey in upcoming stages.
• Jay Vine, despite a crash in stage one, delivered an impressive third-place finish in the time trial, showcasing resilience with his knee heavily strapped.
• The Giro continues with stage three in Vlore, Albania, featuring a challenging route with a major climb before the race returns to Italy for stage four.