GOOD MORNING FROM ROVIGO. A FINALE FOR CLASSICS SPECIALISTS IN VICENZA In the final 50 kilometres, the riders will face a series of short, sharp climbs, including a double ascent of Monte Berico (1,200 metres at 7%), where the finish line is located
Rovigo, 23 May 2025 – Good morning from stage 13 of the Giro d’Italia, organized by RCS Sport, and running from 9 May to 1 June.
The Rovigo–Vicenza stage is split into two parts: almost entirely flat for the first two-thirds, and packed with climbs in the final stretch. There are four categorised climbs on the route, with the highlight being the double climb of Monte Berico, with the second ascent marking the stage finish. It was on this very finish line in 2015 that Philippe Gilbert took victory ahead of Alberto Contador and Diego Ulissi.
The peloton, 171 riders strong, crossed the KM 0 at 13.04.
GENERAL CLASSIFICATION
1 – Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG)
2 – Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates XRG) at 33″
3 – Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) at 1’09”
THE OFFICIAL JERSEYS
The leader jerseys of the Giro d’Italia are produced and designed by CASTELLI.
Maglia Rosa, leader of the General Classification, sponsored by IUMAN – Intimissimi Uomo – Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG)
Maglia Ciclamino, leader of the Points Classification, in collaboration with Ministero degli Affari Esteri e della Cooperazione Internazionale and ITA Italian Trade Agency – Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)
Maglia Azzurra, leader of the Gran Premio della Montagna (KOM), sponsored by Banca Mediolanum – Lorenzo Fortunato (XDS Astana Team)
Maglia Bianca, Best Young Rider, born after 01/01/2000, sponsored by Conad –Isaac Del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG) – worn by Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates XRG)
The Fighting Spirit Sanmarco Informatica prize for yesterday’s stage went to Andrea Pietrobon (Team Polti VisitMalta), who is wearing the Red Dorsal. The Colombian rider is also wearing the Blue Dorsal after winning the Red Bull Km
3B METEO IS THE OFFICIAL WEATHER FORECASTER OF THE GIRO D’ITALIA
Rovigo (Start): Cloudy, 18°. Wind: moderate ENE– 19km/h.
Vicenza (17.15 – Finish): Cloudy, 17°. Wind: weak SE – 8km/h
Velon’s unique live rider data system is being used again in the Giro d’Italia. Riders carry a tracking device on their bikes and their position, speed, power and cadence is delivered to the live broadcast to provide insights at key moments in the race. The data can also be seen on Road Code. Velon is producing onbike footage and video from inside team cars from each stage of the race.
The list of riders equipped with the Velon data-tracking system in today’s stage can be downloaded here.
THE ROUTE
STAGE 13, ROVIGO-VICENZA, 180 KM
The route
The profile is perfectly flat at first, except for the short Passo Roverello ascent, on the Colli Euganei. At 60 km out, the route begins to follow the undulations of the Monti Berici, taking in the San Giovanni in Monte ascent. After a first pass over the line, the riders will enter a circuit of approx. 20 km, and will negotiate the Arcugnano ascent (Via Pilla) before the finale at the Santuario di Monte Berico. The roads are variably wide and mostly straight, with common traffic obstacles to be found in urban areas along the route.
Final kilometres
The last 3 km are entirely flat at first. The closing climb begins with 1,200 m to go. The final kilometre has an average gradient of 7.1%, nearing 10% in the final part, and peaking at 12% right at the end of the kick up.
STATISTICS
Rovigo hosts a stage start for the fifth time, the first since 1946: the finish in Trieste was won by local hero Giordano Cottur.
183 Giro stages have ended in Veneto, third behind Lombardy (270) and Tuscany (197).
Veneto has produced 64 Giro stage winners. The top scorers are Marino Basso (15 wins) and Moreno Argentin (13 wins).
Two Giro winners were born in Veneto: Giovanni Battaglin (1981 edition) and Damiano Cunego (2004). Battaglin secured his 1981 Giro win in his home region, in the Tre Cime di Lavaredo stage.
Presidente Zaia con Del Doro e Sindaco di Rovigo
PRESS CONFERENCES
Click the following link to follow the press conference for the stage winner and Maglia Rosa: https://rcspressconference2025.morescreens.eu
Please note that the press conference does not have a specific timetable but will tend to take place approximately half an hour after the end of the stage
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Presidente Zaia con Del Doro e Sindaco di Rovigo 
