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2025 Giro d'Italia

Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 21 Preview: On To Rome

Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 21 Preview: On To Rome

Simon Yates will wear the pink jersey in Stage 21 of the Giro d'Italia 2025, which traditionally is a celebratory ride with an exciting sprint finish.

May 31, 2025 by Matt Cannizzaro
Giro d'Italia 2025 Stage 21 Preview

Stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 offered a roller coaster of emotions, with the main spotlight shining on Great Britain's Simon Yates, who conquered one of the most challenging and iconic climbs in cycling to erase a deficit of 1 minutes, 21 seconds to claim the pink jersey.

Yates took the leader's jersey from 21-year-old Isaac del Toro, who was approaching two weeks as the leader of the General Classification. 

Not only did Yates fly past Del Toro and 2019 Giro champion Richard Carapaz, who was second, he settled at the top of the standings with an advantage of almost four minutes headings into Sunday's final stage.

As is tradition, Stage 21 in Rome is expected to be celebratory and ceremonial, though there likely will be an exciting sprint finish for the final stage victory of the 2025 race.

While Yates was earning redemption on the climb that broke him in his bid to win the Giro d'Italia in 2018, Australia's Chris Harper was quietly cruising to the Stage 20 victory Saturday. 

Harper finished 1 minute, 49 seconds ahead of Alessandro Verre on the 205-kilometer jaunt from Verrès to Sestrière, while Yates was third (1 minute, 57 seconds).

For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 21 will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern and is expected to conclude around 1:25 p.m. EDT.

Here’s what to know about Stage 21 of the Giro d’Italia 2025, a unique 143-kilometer finale around Rome:

How To Watch The Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 21

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.  

2025 Giro d'Italia


Stage 21: Giro d’Italia 2025 

This is the end of the line. We've reached the capital city of Italy - Rome! Everywhere you look there's history, and potentially two of the world's best cyclists will make history of their own.

Someone will win Stage 21 of the Giro d'Italia 2025, and someone will hoist the iconic trophy as the overall champion. 

Given that the stage is almost entirely flat, it likely won't be the same person celebrating both victories, but crazier things have happened. 

This final stage is a 143-kilometer circuit race around Rome. It begins with a neutralized parade through Vatican City and then back around to the start line. From there, riders will make eight laps around a 9.5 kilometer course, with the sprinters eventually battling for the stage win.

Last year (more below), Tim Merlier edged Jonathan Milan and Kaden Groves for the stage victory. It was Merlier's third stage win of the 2024 race.

At the same time, Tadej Pogacar was celebrating the overall title, which he won by a margin of almost 10 minutes.

With Pogacar not there to defend his title, who will take home the pink jersey?

Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 21 Of The Giro d’Italia 2025?

Stage 21 of the Giro d’Italia 2025 is 143 kilometers, or approximately 88.8 miles long.

Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 21 Profile

Here is what the elevation looks like for Stage 21:

Who Won Stage 21 Of The Giro d’Italia In 2024?

Stage 21 at the Giro d'Italia 2024 saw a familiar scenario play out, as Tim Merlier edged Jonathan Milan and Kaden Groves for the stage victory. It was Merlier's third stage win of the 2024 race, and the third time it was Milan right behind him. 

Milan didn't go home empty-handed however, as he also won three stages - Stage 4 (beating Groves), Stage 11 (Merlier was second but was relegated to 89th, giving Groves the runner-up finish) and Stage 13 (ahead of Stanislaw Aniolkowski).

Giro d’Italia 2025 Results: Here’s Who Has Won Each Stage So Far

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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