Giro d’Italia 2024: Roglic Loses Time, Verona Wins Stage 5
Carlos Verona’s stunning solo victory in Stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia steals the headlines as Primoz Roglic’s general classification hopes take a notable hit. The cycling news is buzzing as Roglic falters, dropping in the standings, while Verona celebrates a career-defining win in the Italian race. Isaac del toro retains the overall lead, setting the stage for a dramatic final week. News Directory 3 keeps you updated on all the latest developments, from the crucial moments on the climbs to the unexpected shakeups in the GC.Discover what’s next as the Giro d’Italia heads into its final,decisive stages.
Carlos Verona Wins Giro d’italia Stage as primoz Roglic Falters
Updated May 25, 2025
Carlos Verona of Spain seized victory in Stage 15 of the Giro d’Italia with a solo attack, while pre-race favorite Primoz Roglic saw his general classification hopes take a hit. The Giro d’Italia stage win marks a significant moment in VeronaS career.
Roglic, riding for Red bull Bora-Hansgrohe, lost a minute and a half to his rivals after being dropped on the final climb. This setback caused him to fall from fifth to 10th place, now trailing leader Isaac del Toro by 3 minutes, 53 seconds. The cycling news landscape shifted dramatically with this unexpected turn of events.
Verona, representing Lidl-Trek, held off a chasing group to claim his first Grand tour stage win and only his second professional victory. His performance underscored the unpredictable nature of the Italian cycling race.
“I certainly didn’t come to the Giro thinking that I could win a stage and I was happy with that,” Verona said. “I was here in full support for Mads pedersen and Giulio Ciccone.”
Verona added that Ciccone’s withdrawal due to a crash changed the team’s strategy, giving him the opportunity to ride for the stage win. He dedicated the victory to his team,acknowledging Ciccone’s hard work.
Simon Yates of Team Visma-Lease a Bike remains in second place trailing Del Toro by 1 minute,20 seconds as they head into the final week of the race.
In other news, Marlen Reusser of Switzerland secured the overall victory at the Vuelta a Burgos Feminas, a Women’s World Tour event, after winning the final time trial stage. Reusser, riding for Movistar, won the general classification by nearly two minutes. Elisa Longo Borghini of Italy finished second, and Yara Kastelijn of the Netherlands took third.
What’s next
The final week of the giro d’Italia promises intense competition as riders battle for the coveted pink jersey. All eyes will be on Isaac del Toro as he defends his lead against Simon Yates and other contenders.