The most important information about the 21st stage of the Giro d'Italia 2025
- Sunday, 1 June: Rome - Rome (flat)
- Length: 143 kilometres
- Altitude metres: 600
- Start time: 15:05
- Arrival at the finish: approx. 18:45
- TV broadcast: from 16:00 Eurosport 1
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Route of the 21st stage of the Tour of Italy 2025
The final stage of the Giro d'Italia 2025 is divided into two parts. The first section takes the riders from the start in Rome to the coast to Ostia and then back to the city centre. The second part of the stage begins there with the start of the final circuit. This measures 9.5 kilometres and will be cycled eight times in total. The course runs entirely within the city centre of Rome and uses wide roads, some of which are separated by central reservations. The profile of the circuit alternates between short climbs and long straights. Some technically demanding bends provide additional challenges. The road surface consists mainly of tarmac, but is interrupted by short cobbled sections. These so-called sanpietrini are characteristic of the historic centre of Rome and give the finale a very special touch. The final kilometres feature only slight changes of direction. The home straight stretches over 350 metres on an eight-metre-wide asphalt road. A final challenge awaits the riders in the middle of the last kilometre, where the road climbs for a short section with a gradient of five per cent. This climb could provide a final selection and have a decisive influence on the outcome of the stage win.
Sporting assessment of the 21st stage
The flat profile of the final stage makes a bunch sprint the most likely scenario. The fast men in the peloton who have made it to Rome will do everything they can to prevail on the prestigious finishing straight. However, the technically demanding circuit in the heart of Rome harbours a few pitfalls that could make the race unpredictable. The tight bends and short cobblestone passages require maximum concentration and riding skill. This could lead to battles for position and possibly even crashes. The sprinters' teams will try to get their captains safely through these critical sections and manoeuvre them into a good starting position for the final sprint. The short climb just before the finish could also provide a final selection. Here, riders with punch in their legs could once again break away from their rivals. A late breakaway attempt in the final kilometres cannot be ruled out either, as the sprinters' teams could have difficulties controlling the race on the technical course. For the favourites in the overall standings, this stage is primarily about finishing safely and celebrating overall victory. They will try to stay out of any dangerous situations and minimise the risk. Nevertheless, they must also remain attentive at all times on the demanding circuit to avoid losing valuable seconds or even places due to an unfortunate incident. The spectacular circuit through the Eternal City provides a unique backdrop for the showdown of the three-week tour. The combination of a technically demanding course and the possibility of a bunch sprint ensures excitement right up to the last second.
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Leon Weidner
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