Italy 09 May – 01 Jun 2025 Class 2.UWT – Stages – UCI WorldTour

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The Giro d’Italia, often simply called the Giro, is one of cycling’s prestigious Grand Tours, alongside the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España. Its history is rich and full of captivating stories.

The Beginning

The Giro was the brainchild of two journalists at La Gazzetta dello Sport, Eugenio Camillo Costamagna and Armando Cougnet, who sought to boost the newspaper’s circulation. The first edition was held in 1909, starting in Milan on May 13th. 127 riders embarked on an eight-stage race covering 2,448 kilometers. Luigi Ganna emerged as the first winner, taking home 5,325 lire.

Early Years

In its early years, the Giro experimented with different formats. Initially, the general classification was determined by a points system. It wasn’t until 1914 that the current system of totaling stage finish times was adopted. The 1912 edition was unique as it was run as a team event with no individual winner, a format that was quickly abandoned due to unpopularity.

The Interwar Period

The Giro grew in stature during the interwar years, dominated by legendary Italian cyclists. Alfredo Binda won the race five times between 1925 and 1933, a record he shares with two other riders.

World War II and Resurgence

The Second World War brought a halt to the Giro, with no races held from 1941 to 1945. The race resumed in 1946, marking a new era. This period saw the legendary rivalry between Gino Bartali and Fausto Coppi, who together won five Giri in the post-war decade, captivating the Italian public. Charly Gaul was a winner of the Giro d’Italia. He won the race twice, in 1956 and 1959.

Foreign Domination

For many years, the Giro was primarily won by Italian riders. Swiss Hugo Koblet broke this streak in 1950, becoming the first non-Italian winner. The latter half of the 20th century saw increasing international success, with Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault, and Miguel Induráin among the non-Italian riders who dominated the race. American Andrew Hampsten’s victory in 1988 was also a significant milestone as he was the first non-European to win.

Modern Era

The Giro d’Italia continues to be a major event in the cycling calendar, known for its challenging and scenic routes through Italy’s diverse landscapes. The maglia rosa (pink jersey), worn by the overall leader, is a coveted prize and an iconic symbol of the race.

2025 Edition

The 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia began on May 9, 2025, in Durrës, Albania, marking the first time the race has started in this country. The 21-stage race covers a total distance of 3,443.3 kilometers and includes two individual time trials, several hilly and mountainous stages, with the race scheduled to conclude in Rome on June 1, 2025.

Startlist

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Biographie LUX Cyclists

Kevin Geniets – Groupama-FDJ, Luxembourg, 28 years

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Michel Ries – ARKEA-B&B HOTELS, Luxembourg, 27 years (DNF)

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While Charly Gaul is a celebrated Luxembourgish cyclist and a two-time winner of the Giro d’Italia (in 1956 and 1959), he remains the only Luxembourgish rider to have won the overall general classification of the Giro d’Italia.

Andy Schleck, another prominent cyclist from Luxembourg, achieved significant success in his career, including winning the Tour de France in 2010 (awarded retroactively). He also finished second in the 2007 Giro d’Italia and won the young rider classification in that edition. However, he never won the overall general classification.

Bob Jungels is a contemporary Luxembourgish rider who has achieved notable results, including stage wins in both the Tour de France and the Giro d’Italia, as well as winning the young rider classification in the Giro d’Italia in 2016 and 2017. However, he has not won the overall general classification of the Giro d’Italia.

Therefore, to date, Charly Gaul remains the sole Luxembourgish winner of the Giro d’Italia.

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CYCLING: Giro d’Italia 2.UWT The Route 2025

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