Giro 2025 stage 8

1. Giro 2025: Plapp triumphs in gripping spectacle, Ulissi new leader

   Door Harmen Lustig

   Stage 8 of the Giro kicks off with non-stop attacks that stretch on for tens of kilometres. Wilco Kelderman sparks the move that forms the break, and with 50 kilometres to go, Luke Plapp heads off alone. The Australian powers on to solo to…

2. Giro 2025 Route stage 8: Giulianova – Castelraimondo

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   Saturday, 17 May – Stage 8 of the Giro d’Italia takes the riders across the challenging roads of the Apennines. The route is 197 kilometres long and features an elevation gain of. 3,700 metres The biggest climbs are far from the finish line,…

3. Giro 2025 Favourites stage 8: Attackers in the Apennines

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   A day featuring nearly 3,800 metres of climbing, with the major ascents coming well before the finish. The finale dishes up a series of short, sharp climbs followed by a descent to the line. On paper, this one looks tailor-made for the breakaway.

4. Giro 2025 KOM Classification: Fortunato strengthens grip on blue jersey

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   Lorenzo Fortunato consolidates his lead in the mountains classification in stage 8 by being first over the only 1st-category climb.

5. Giro 2025 Points Classification: Pedersen cements lead

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   Mads Pedersen takes the first intermediate sprint of stage 8, further strengthening his grip on the maglia ciclamino.