Stage 13 presented a 180 km route from Rovigo to Vicenza, featuring a mix of flat terrain and rolling hills, culminating in an uphill sprint finish. The stage included four Category 4 climbs and was anticipated to favor strong sprinters capable of handling a challenging finale.

Race highlights--

Stage 13 Results

1. Mads Pedersen (Lidl–Trek)

2. Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike)

3. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG)

4. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl–Trek)

5. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost)

6. Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team)

7. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers)

8. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious)

9. Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates–XRG)

10. Thymen Arensman (Ineos Grenadiers)

Mads Pedersen secured his fourth stage victory in this edition of the Giro, showcasing his sprinting prowess by overtaking Wout van Aert in the final meters of the uphill finish. 

General Classification After Stage 13

1. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG)

2. Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) – +38 seconds

3. Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) – +1'18"

4. Simon Yates (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +1'20"

5. Primož Roglič (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) – +1'35"

6. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost)

7. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl–Trek)

8. Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates–XRG)

9. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers)

10. Derek Gee (Israel–Premier Tech)

Isaac Del Toro extended his overall lead by gaining bonus seconds both at the finish and during the intermediate sprints, solidifying his position in the maglia rosa. 

Stage 13 highlighted the dominance of sprinters like Mads Pedersen while also showcasing the tactical acumen of GC contenders. As the race progresses, the battle for the maglia rosa intensifies, promising more thrilling stages ahead.