Stage 1 Giro d'Italia Women 2025
06.07
The 2025 Giro d’Italia Women got off to a dream start for one of the top favourites, as Marlen Reusser (Movistar) dominated the opening time trial in Bergamo. The Swiss specialist lived up to expectations on the 14.2km course, clocking a winning time of 17:22. Lotte Kopecky (SD Worx-Protime) came closest, finishing 12 seconds adrift, while Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) took third at 16 seconds down.
Giro d'Italia Women 2025 Stage 1: Start time and expected finish
Neutralised start: 11.35
Expected finish: 14.30
What we said about the stage beforehand
Stage 1 of the Giro d’Italia Women opens with a 13.6 km individual time trial in Bergamo. The course is technical and fast, featuring wide urban roads, tight U-turns and sweeping corners. Riders face a short climb near the historic upper town before descending back into the city. The finish line is set on the iconic Sentierone, a central promenade in Bergamo.
