Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 12 Preview: Flat And Fast
Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 12 Preview: Flat And Fast
Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 is expected to be one for the sprinters. It will be hilly at times, but features a flat finish.
Ecuador's Richard Carapaz proved in Stage 11 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 that even at 31 years old, he still has what it takes to succeed on the biggest stages in cycling.
Carapaz attacked on the final climb of Stage 11, and though his competitors were able to close the gap, he still won the stage by 10 seconds. The surge also helped him catapult from ninth place to sixth in the General Classification standings.
Overall leader Isaac del Toro, 21, sprinted in the final meters to finish second in Stage 11 and ensure that he gets to wear the pink leader's jersey for another day.
Stage 12 of the 2025 Giro will offer a different challenge, as the stage is expected to be one for the sprinters. It will be hilly at times, but features a flat finish as part of a 27-meter circuit they'll encounter two times.
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Del Toro leads his UAE Team Emirates teammate Juan Ayuso by 31 seconds, while Antonio Tiberi (1 minute, 7 seconds), Simon Yates (1 minute, 9 seconds) and pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic (1 minutes, 24 seconds) round of the top 5.
For the climb-heavy 186-kilometer journey Wednesday, Carapaz and Del Toro were followed by Giulio Ciccone, Thomas Pidcock and Egan Bernal.
For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 12 will begin at 7:10 a.m. Eastern and is expected to conclude around 11:35 a.m. EDT.
Here’s what to know about Stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia 2025, a 172-kilometer trip from Modena to Viadana.
How To Watch The Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 12
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 12: Giro d’Italia 2025
The first two-thirds of Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 has been described as rolling, lumpy, bumpy, hilly and up-and-down, but the rest of the 172-ride from Modena to Viadana is expected to be as flat as can be.
The stage will end with a 27-kilometer circuit the riders will see two times. It features wide roads and is mostly flat.
So what does that mean? It means a fast finish in an area known for fast Italian sports cars and the opportunity for the sprinters to take the spotlight, possibly for the last, or almost last, time in 2025.
There will be climbs along the way, even clearing 8% gradient at times, but the ride into Viadana - making its first Giro appearance - will be smooth and scenic.
Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 12 Of The Giro d’Italia 2025?
Stage 12 of the Giro d’Italia 2025 is 172 kilometers, or approximately 106.8 miles long.
Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 12 Profile
Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 12:
Who Won Stage 12 Of The Giro d’Italia In 2024?
France's Julian Alaphilippe earned some redemption and showed he'd moved past a series of injuries by winning the 193-kilometer Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia 2024.
The win was the 42nd of his career and lone victory of the Giro in 2024.
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
- Stage 4: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 4 Results: Casper Van Uden's First Grand Tour Win
- Stage 5: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 5 Results: Mads Pedersen Wins For Third Time
- Stage 6: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 6 Results: Kaden Groves Wins Wet & Chaotic Stage 6
- Stage 7: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 7 Results: Juan Ayuso Wins, Primoz Roglic Tops GC
- Stage 8: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 8 Results: Luke Plapp Wins With Great Escape
- Stage 9: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 9 Results: Wout Van Aert Back In Winner's Circle
- Stage 10: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 10 Results: Daan Hoole Breaks Through With ITT Win
- Stage 11: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 11 Results: Richard Carapaz Wins, Makes Statement
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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