Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 4 Preview: Back In Italy
Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 4 Preview: Back In Italy
After a travel/rest day Monday, Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia '25 will see the storied race head back to its home in Italy after a historic debut in Albania.
After a travel/rest day Monday, Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 will see the storied race head back to its formal home in Italy after a historic three-stage debut in Albania.
The return to action Tuesday will be the longest ride of the year so far, a 189-kilometer journey from Alberobello to Lecce in the heel of the famous "boot" of Italy.
Denmark's Mads Pedersen will wear the pink jersey - the coveted Maglia Rosa - into the next phase of the 21-stage race.
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Pedersen won two of the first three stages of the Giro d'Italia 2025, outsprinting the competition in Stage 1 and Stage 3.
The Stage 2 individual time trial was won by 21-year-old Joshua Tarling of Great Britain, who became the youngest rider in the race's 108-year history to win a time trial.
Pedersen's success earned him the first pink jersey of his career, which he reclaimed Sunday from 2023 Giro champion Primoz Roglic. Heading into the rest day, Pedersen leads the General Classification battle by nine seconds over Roglic.
Mathias Vacek is third (14 seconds), Brandon McNulty is fourth (21 seconds) and Juan Ayuso is fifth (25 seconds).
For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 4 will begin Tuesday at 6:50 a.m. Eastern and is expected to conclude around 11:35 a.m. EDT.
Here’s what to know about Stage 4 of the Giro d’Italia 2025, the race's first day back in Italy, with riders fresh off their first rest day.
How To Watch The Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 4
For Canadian viewers, the 2025 Giro d'Italia is streaming on FloBikes and the FloSports app.
Stage highlights, replays and more breaking news, including recaps and rider interviews, will be on both platforms.
In the United States, Max is the official provider for the Giro d’Italia 2025.
Stage 4: Giro d’Italia 2025
The riders at the Giro d'Italia 2025 are coming off their first rest day, which followed a historic three stages in Albania, a first-time host for the Giro.
Stage 4 should be another opportunity for the sprinters. The 189-kilometer route from Alberobello to Lecce should be on the quicker side, as there is minimal climbing. Just a lot of open road and quaint towns along the way.
For those not familiar with Italy's geography, this stage takes place in the heel of the "boot."
Alberobello was a first-time Giro host in 2021 (a finish won by Caleb Ewan), while Lecce is a familiar name on the Giro map.
Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 4 Of The Giro d’Italia 2025?
Stage 4 of the Giro d’Italia 2025 is 189 kilometers, or approximately 117 miles long.
Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 4 Profile
Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 4:
Who Won Stage 4 Of The Giro d’Italia In 2024?
The home team got a win in Stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia 2025, with Italy's Jonathan Milan winning the 190-kilometer day from Acqui Terme to Andora on the Italian Riviera in a bunch sprint.
He bested Kaden Groves, Phil Bauhaus, Olav Kooij and Stage 3 winner Tim Merlier.
Milan also won Stage 11 and Stage 13 last year for a Giro d'Italia hat trick.
Giro d’Italia 2025 Results: Here’s Who Has Won Each Stage So Far
- Stage 1: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 1 Results: Mads Pedersen Wins Open Stage
- Stage 2: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 2 Results: Josh Tarling Youngest To Win Time Trial
- Stage 3: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 3 Results: Mads Pedersen Wins Stage, Reclaims Pink
When Does The Giro d’Italia 2025 Start?
The Giro d’Italia 2025 starts May 9 and will conclude June 1.
The schedule includes 21 stages and three rest days (May 12, May 19, May 26).
Every day, the cyclists start together. Every stage varies in distance and physical demand, and the characteristics of each stage determine what type of rider should excel or how the race should finish.
For example, some stages feature flat finishes, and that means the sprinters likely will be battling for those stage wins.
How Long Is The Giro d’Italia 2025?
The course for the Giro d’Italia 2025 can be found here.
The race is 21 stages. Total kilometers for 2025 is 3,413.3.
What Is The Schedule For The Giro d’Italia 2025?
Here is the complete schedule for the Giro d’Italia 2025.
How Many Teams/Riders Compete In The Giro d’Italia?
Traditionally, there are 22 teams and up to 176 competitors in the Giro d’Italia. This race will include 23 teams.
Here’s the list for 2025:
- Alpecin - Deceuninck
- Arkéa - B&B Hotels
- Bahrain - Victorious
- Cofidis
- Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale Team
- EF Education - EasyPost
- Groupama - FDJ
- INEOS Grenadiers
- Intermarché - Wanty
- Israel – Premier Tech
- Lidl - Trek
- Movistar Team
- Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team
- Redbull – Bora - Hansgrohe
- Soudal Quick-Step
- Team Jayco AlUla
- Team Picnic Postnl
- Team Polti VisitMalta
- Team Visma | Lease A Bike
- Tudor Pro Cycling Team
- UAE Team Emirates
- VF Group – Bardiani CSF – Faizane’
- XDS Astana Team
Who Won The Giro d’Italia In 2024?
Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar won the Giro d’Italia in 2024 as part of a memorable season that saw him become the first rider since 1998 to win the Giro and the Tour de France in the same season.
He then added a win at the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland to became the first cyclist since 1987 to win the Giro, TDF and a world championship in the same season.
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