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.