For the 15th time in its prestigious history, the Giro d’Italia will start abroad, as its pink caravan will roll through the roads of Albania to open the 2025 edition. A country yet to shine under the spotlight of top-tier cycling will step directly onto the main stage, as few platforms rival a Grande Partenza in terms of international exposure.
And these won’t be mere transitional stages; they promise fireworks from the outset. Much like the thrilling Turin and Oropa stages in 2024, the Giro 108 opens with three demanding days: first, the explosive Durrës – Tiranë, followed by a 13.7 km time trial winding through the capital, and finally, the Vlorë – Vlorë stage, featuring the Giro’s first major climb, the Llogara Pass.
