Tadorn the Giro d’Italia Women 2025one of the most exciting cycling competitions on the calendar of this sport, especially, after the success of the first edition, in which a close battle between Elisa Longo Borghini And Lotte Kopeckywon at the last minute by the Italian, who thus achieved her first triumph in the Maglia Rosa, kept everyone on their toes until the end. Now, the best cyclists in the world are ready to return to Italian roads from 6 to 13 July 2025for an even more challenging edition.
Giro d’Italia Women 2025: women’s cycling conquers
The Giro d’Italia Women, it must be said, is not just a sporting competition. It is also a symbol of the strength and determination of women in sport. The cyclists who will participatecoming from all over the world, represent the pinnacle of female athleticism and fight for recognition in the cycling world. Every stage, every climb, and every finish line represent, in fact, not just an individual achievement, but collectivefor all the women who fight for their dreams and goals every day.
The race returns in July
The Giro d’Italia Donne 2025, from 6 to 13 July 2025, promises to be an edition not to be missed: the established route, in fact, will test the best cyclists in the world. From the timed start in Bergamo, to the breathtaking climbs of Monte Nerone, passing through the fast plains of Veneto, each stage will be a stage for epic challenges.
In the photo the winners of the 2024 edition (from left to right): Lotte Kopecky second, winner Elisa Longo Borghini and third place Neve Bradbury (Getty)
The even more challenging stages
There competition will start from Bergamo with an individual time trial of 12.2 km. The departure will be from the city’s new smart district, ChorusLife, and the route will also touch the upper city before ending on the Sentierone, where the winner will wear the first Maglia Rosa. Already from the second stagehowever, the route becomes challenging. The Clusone-Aprica, 99 km long, features a long but pedalable climb towards Aprica, a first test for the athletes’ legs. The third stagefrom Vezza d’Oglio to Trento (124 km), could favor the sprinters, but the Cima Alfonsina Strada, or Passo del Tonale (11 km at 6%), could mix up the cards.
The climbs that will challenge the athletes
The climbs are once again the protagonists in the fourth stagethe Castello Tesino-Pianezze (Valdobbiadene) of 156 km. The uphill arrival in Pianezze will be a test for the climbers. Space for fast wheels in the fifth stagethe 108 km Mirano-Monselice, completely flat. The Po Valley, however, could hide pitfalls, such as the wind and the need for an impeccable team strategy to avoid a sprint finish. The sixth stagethe Bellaria-Igea Marina – Terre Roveresche (Orciano di Pesaro) of 144 km, presents an undulating route, a stage suitable for attackers and for those who want to surprise the favourites.
Seventh decisive stage
There seventh stagethe Fermignano – Monte Nerone of 157 km, will be decisive for the general classification. The final climb of Monte Nerone, with its 15.2 km with constant gradients between 7 and 10%, will crown the queen of the mountain and could outline the final podium. In the end, the eighth and final stagefrom Forlì to Imola (138 km), repeats the route of the 2020 World Championship, with an exciting finale at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
The talented athletes to watch
The list of main competitors of the Giro d’Italia Women 2025 will include some of the most talented female cyclists in the worldmany of which have already made the history of women’s cycling in previous editions. There are different athletes to keep an eye on: definitely Elisa Longo Borghini, winner of the 2024 edition, one of the strongest Italian cyclists and who has demonstrated great stamina and ability in the mountains.
No less, Lotte Kopecky, winner of the Maglia Rossa in 2024known for her sprinting skills and with solid experience in high-level racing. Another interesting name, Snow Bradburya promising young player who has already shown his potential in international competitions. And again Justine Ghekierea versatile athlete who has been super competitive at various stages, and Juliette Labous with its excellent pedigree in stage racing, but especially in climbing.
Giro d’Italia Women 2025: not to be missed
In short, the Giro d’Italia Women 2025 it promises to be a competition with a lineup of high-level athletes. The challenges of the route, which includes several challenging climbs, will be decisive in determining the final winner. AND, the rivalry between Longo Borghini and Kopeckyafter their recent duel in 2024, will be particularly interesting to follow.
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