As previously mentioned, the Giro d'Italia will start in Albania in 2025. The first grand tour of the year postponed its route presentation in November by a month, after which the rumors exploded for weeks.

Tadej Pogacar will embark on his campaign to retain the Giro D'Italia title in Albania, who will host the start of the race for the first time next May

Two road stages and a time trial will open the 108th edition of the 'corsa rosa.' Remainder of Giro route will be disclosed by next month.

Albania will host the opening three stages of the race, which begins on 9 May, with the first one taking the riders from Durres to Tirana, before an individual time trial in the capital city and the third stage begins and ends in Vlore.