Stage 19 of the 2025 Giro d’Italia, held on Friday, May 30, was a grueling 166 km mountain stage from Biella to Champoluc, featuring five classified climbs and nearly 5,000 meters of elevation gain. French rider Nicolas Prodhomme of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale secured a remarkable solo victory, attacking on the penultimate climb and maintaining his lead to the finish line. 

Stage 19 Results

1. Nicolas Prodhomme (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) – Solo victory

2. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) – +1'13"

3. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost) – same time as Del Toro

4. Simon Yates (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +1'37"

5. Derek Gee (Israel–Premier Tech) – +1'37"

Prodhomme's victory marked his first Grand Tour stage win and the first French stage victory in this year's Giro. 

General Classification After Stage 19

1. Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) – 68h 57'38"

2. Richard Carapaz (EF Education–EasyPost) – +0'41"

3. Simon Yates (Team Visma | Lease a Bike) – +1'14"

4. Derek Gee (Israel–Premier Tech) – +2'20"

5. Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious) – +3'29"

6. Egan Bernal (Ineos Grenadiers) – +5'06"

7. Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe) – +5'25"

8. Einer Rubio (Movistar Team) – +6'32"

9. Michael Storer (Tudor Pro Cycling Team) – +8'09"

10. Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates–XRG) – +9'26"

Del Toro's second-place finish, ahead of Carapaz, allowed him to gain additional time bonuses, extending his lead in the general classification.

Analysis

Stage 19 was a decisive day in the mountains, with Prodhomme's solo attack showcasing his climbing prowess. In the battle for the maglia rosa, Carapaz launched a strong attack on the final climb, but Del Toro matched his move and ultimately outsprinted him at the finish, gaining valuable bonus seconds. Simon Yates and Derek Gee were unable to respond to the acceleration, losing time to the leading duo.

Video Highlights

With only two stages remaining, including a challenging mountain stage and a final time trial, the battle for the maglia rosa intensifies. Del Toro holds a 41-second advantage over Carapaz, setting the stage for an exciting conclusion to the 2025 Giro d’Italia.