Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 13 Preview: Can The Sprinters Do It Again?
Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 13 Preview: Can The Sprinters Do It Again?
It's possible the sprinters may have another shot at the spotlight in Stage 13, a 180-kilometer ride from Rovigo to Vicenza with another circuit finish.
As expected, Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 belonged to the sprinters, with Team Visma | Lease a Bike's Olav Kooij taking the win, denying Casper van Uden a second victory, while Mads Pedersen finished fourth in his bid for a fourth stage win at this year's race.
It's possible the group may have another shot at the spotlight in Stage 13, a 180-kilometer ride from Rovigo to Vicenza that features some tough climbs and a final circuit they'll see twice.
Will the steepness of the finish play a factor? Can Mexico's Isaac Del Toro stay in pink another day? Tune in to find out!
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While Stage 12 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 belonged to Kooij, Ben Turner quietly finished third on the day, with Stage 6 winner Kaden Groves rounding out the top 5.
In the overall standings, Del Toro maintains a 33-second lead over his UAE Team Emirates teammate Juan Ayuso, while Italy's Antonio Tiberi is 1 minute, 9 seconds off the lead.
For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 13 will begin at 6:45 a.m. Eastern and is expected to conclude around 11:35 a.m. EDT.
Here’s what to know about Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia 2025, a 180-kilometer journey from Rovigo to Vicenza.
How To Watch The Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 13
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 13: Giro d’Italia 2025
Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 is the opposite of the previous stage. This time, the initial two-thirds of the 180 kilometers is flat, before a series of up-and-down sections up the challenge. The whole stage is 180 kilometers from Rovigo to Vicenza.
This stage does feature a circuit format, where the riders will cross the finish line two times.
When its time to determine the winner, it will come after a tough last kilometer that averages 7.1% and reaches about 12%. The final climb is known as Monte Berico, which is home to the Basilica of Saint Mary.
It has been a decade since a stage of the Giro finished on Monte Berico.
Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 13 Of The Giro d’Italia 2025?
Stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia 2025 is 180 kilometers, or approximately 111.8 miles long.
Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 13 Profile
Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 13:
Who Won Stage 13 Of The Giro d’Italia In 2024?
Stage 13 of the Giro d'Italia 2024 was the third, and final, win of the event for Italy's Jonathan Milan, who also won Stage 4 and Stage 11.
The sprint specialist edged Stanisław Aniołkowski and Phil Bauhaus for the victory, while Slovenian star Tadej Pogacar was able to maintain an overall lead of more than two and a half minutes.
Milan was the leader in sprint points at the time, and he went on to win the points classification for the second consecutive year.
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
- Stage 12: Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 12 Results: Olav Kooij Wins Sprint Finish
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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