An in-depth look at the contenders and narratives anticipated at the 2025 Giro d’Italia.
As the 2025 Giro d’Italia prepares to kick off this Friday in Albania, a detailed examination of the competitors and key storylines is in order.
Among the favorites for the coveted pink jersey are 2023 champion Primož Roglič (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), alongside his dynamic UAE Team Emirates-XRG companions Juan Ayuso and Adam Yates. The impressive start list also features Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike), Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek), and Tom Pidcock (Q36.5).
We have previously explored the climber-friendly course in more detail. Below is all the essential information about the top contenders in the 2025 Giro d’Italia.
Top Contenders
Let’s dive right into an analysis of the leading candidates for the general classification:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐: Primož Roglič
⭐⭐⭐⭐: Juan Ayuso, Adam Yates
⭐⭐⭐: Antonio Tiberi, Mikel Landa, Richard Carapaz
⭐⭐: Simon Yates, Derek Gee, Thymen Arensman, Egan Bernal, Daniel Martínez, Jai Hindley, Michael Storer
⭐: Giulio Ciccone, Wout van Aert, Tom Pidcock, Jay Vine, Isaac del Toro, David Gaudu, Luke Plapp, Einer Rubio, Pello Bilbao
Key Players and Themes
As we approach the Giro, several unanswered questions linger, starting with…
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