Giro d'Italia Women: Stage 1 Time Trial Start Times Revealed

The 2025 Giro d'Italia Women promises an electrifying start with stage 1, a 14.2-kilometer individual time trial in Bergamo. This opening test sets the tone for what's to come as the general classification (GC) contenders begin their bid for overall victory.

Despite the flat nature of the course, which might not produce dramatic time gaps, it will serve as a crucial battleground for top favorites aiming to establish early dominance. Among them is Elisa Longo Borghini, the reigning overall champion from UAE Team ADQ. The Italian star has had a stellar season so far, securing victories at Dwars door Vlaanderen, Brabantse Pijl, and the overall UAE Tour, including a stage win. She recently added her 13th national title—her sixth in the road race—to her impressive resume. However, she won't be wearing the Italian tricolore jersey on stage 1, having finished just behind FDJ-SUEZ’s Vittoria Guazzini in the recent national championships.

Marlen Reusser of Movistar arrives as the favorite for the stage win following her commanding performances at the Tour de Suisse and Vuelta a Burgos. Her consistency and time-trialing prowess make her one of the most formidable riders on paper.

Other key names to watch include Anna van der Breggen and Lotte Kopecky of SD Worx-Protime, both proven performers across all terrains. Lidl-Trek’s Anna Henderson brings climbing strength, while Australian champion Brodie Chapman (UAE Team ADQ) and Christina Schweinberger (Fenix-Deceuninck) add depth and experience to their respective squads.

The event kicks off before stage 2 of the men’s Tour de France, with Amber Pate of Liv-AlUla-Jayco first on the road at 11:35 CET. Longo Borghini, the last rider to take the start ramp, is scheduled for 14:07 CET, marking a dramatic conclusion to the day’s proceedings.

A full list of start times reveals the depth of talent competing in this year’s race. Notable riders include:

• Liane Lippert (Movistar), known for her endurance and tactical acumen
• Lauretta Hanson (Lidl-Trek), a rising GC prospect
• Mikayla Harvey (SD Worx-Protime), a strong climber and time trialist
• Chiara Consonni (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto), a sprinter with time trial capabilities
• Lucinda Brand (Lidl-Trek), experienced in both gravel and road disciplines
• Steffi Häberlin (SD Worx-Protime), a powerful all-rounder
• Tiffany Cromwell (Canyon-SRAM zondacrypto), a veteran with multiple classics wins
• Anna Henderson (Lidl-Trek), a strong TT specialist and domestique
• Shirin van Anrooij (Lidl-Trek), young but already showing GC potential
• Marianne Vos (Visma-Lease a Bike), a legend of the sport with a sharp tactical mind
• Elena Cecchini (SD Worx-Protime), a key support rider with occasional stage-winning form
• Evita Muzic (FDJ-SUEZ), a promising French talent
• Georgia Baker (Liv-AlUla-Jayco), versatile and consistent performer
• Sarah Roy (EF Education-Oatly), a former time trial national champion
• Megan Jastrab (Picnic PostNl), a powerful sprinter and rouleur
• Lorena Wiebes (SD Worx-Protime), a dominant sprinter who also excels in prologues
• Juliette Labous (FDJ-SUEZ), a strong climber and time trialist

This elite field ensures that the first stage will be more than just a ceremonial start—it will be a critical opportunity for GC contenders to gain precious seconds, and for specialists to seize the early leader's jersey. With every second counting, the pressure will be high from the very first pedal stroke.

As the women’s peloton takes over the spotlight in Bergamo, fans can expect thrilling racing, strategic battles, and the emergence of new narratives in what promises to be one of the most competitive editions of the Giro d’Italia Women yet.