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Giro d'Italia Updates-
General Classification Standings After Stage 5
Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) – 15h 11' 52"
Primož Roglič – +17"
Mathias Vacek – +24"

Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek continues to dominate the 2025 Giro d’Italia, securing his third stage victory in Stage 5 and maintaining his lead in the general classification.
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Stage 5 Recap: Pedersen's Hat-Trick in Matera
Stage 5, spanning 151 km from Ceglie Messapica to Matera, featured a challenging finale with a 2.6 km climb at Montescaglioso, averaging a 9% gradient. Despite the demanding terrain, Pedersen showcased his resilience by launching a powerful sprint to clinch the win, narrowly edging out Edoardo Zambanini and Tom Pidcock.
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Teammate Mathias Vacek played a crucial role, providing a strong lead-out that enabled Pedersen to position himself optimally for the sprint. This victory not only solidified Pedersen's grip on the maglia rosa but also marked a significant milestone as he announced a lifetime contract extension with Lidl-Trek.
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Stage 6 Preview: Potenza to Naples
Stage 6, the longest of this year's Giro at 227 km, will take riders from Potenza to Naples. The route features rolling hills in the first half, transitioning to flatter terrain as it approaches the finish, potentially favoring sprinters. Given his current form, Pedersen is a strong contender for another stage win

https://youtu.be/74LIjLBDWKA

Here are the key highlights from Stages 1 through 4 of the 2025 Giro d’Italia:

Stage 1 – Durrës to Tirana (160 km)
Winner: Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)
The Giro kicked off in Albania with a fast-paced stage featuring two climbs over Surrel. Pedersen out-sprinted Wout van Aert and Orluis Aular to claim the stage win and the first maglia rosa.

Stage 2 – Tirana ITT (13.7 km)
Winner: Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers)
The 21-year-old Briton made history by winning the individual time trial, becoming the youngest-ever Giro time trial winner. He edged out Primož Roglič by just 0.24 seconds. Roglič took over the maglia rosa from Pedersen.

Stage 3 – Vlorë to Vlorë (160 km)
Winner: Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)
Pedersen reclaimed the pink jersey with a powerful sprint finish, narrowly defeating Corbin Strong. The stage featured two significant climbs, including Qafa e Llogarasë, but concluded with a mass sprint.

Stage 4 – Ceglie Messapica to Lecce (190 km)
Winner: Casper van Uden (Team Picnic–PostNL)
In a surprise victory, van Uden out-sprinted the favorites in a chaotic finish. Mads Pedersen was delayed by a late-race crash but managed to finish fourth, retaining his overall lead.
https://youtu.be/WfZxaTzvXPw?t=7

Giro Stage 2 highlights
https://youtu.be/1NSTqgP3Sg4?t=6

Giro d'Italia Stage 3
https://youtu.be/nngD9VsKY_8?t=11

Giro d'Italia Stage 4
https://youtu.be/93oV9vBkYow?t=7

Giro d'Italia 2025 ...
Stage 1: Durrës to Tirana (160 km) – Mads Pedersen's Commanding Sprint Victory
The Giro commenced in Albania, marking its first-ever start outside Italy. Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek) showcased his sprinting prowess by clinching the opening stage. His team set a relentless pace, especially on the Surrel climbs, thinning the peloton and positioning Pedersen optimally for the final sprint. He narrowly edged out Wout van Aert (Visma-Lease a Bike) and Orluis Aular (Movistar Team) to don the first maglia rosa of the race.
The Times

Stage 2: Tirana Individual Time Trial (13.7 km) – Josh Tarling's Historic Win
At just 21 years old, Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) became the youngest-ever winner of a Giro time trial. He completed the course in 16:07, averaging 51.003 km/h. Primož Roglič (Red Bull-BORA-Hansgrohe) finished a mere second behind, which was sufficient for him to claim the maglia rosa from Pedersen. The technical course challenged many, with several riders experiencing crashes, highlighting the day's difficulties.
Cyclingnews

Stage 3: Vlorë to Vlorë (160 km) – Pedersen Reclaims the Pink Jersey
Mads Pedersen demonstrated resilience and tactical acumen by winning his second stage of the Giro. The route, featuring two significant climbs including Qafa e Llogarasë, culminated in a mass sprint. Pedersen's victory, bolstered by a ten-second time bonus, allowed him to reclaim the maglia rosa from Roglič.
Diario AS

Stage 4: Ceglie Messapica to Lecce (190 km) – Casper van Uden's Surprise Triumph
In a stage anticipated to favor sprinters, Casper van Uden (Picnic–PostNL) delivered a surprising victory, marking his first Grand Tour stage win. The race was marked by a long solo breakaway from Francisco Muñoz (Polti-VisitMalta) and a late crash that disrupted the peloton. Despite the chaos, Mads Pedersen retained the maglia rosa, finishing fourth.