2025 Gran Fondo National Series
United States | Midwest | Ohio >> Primož Roglic Takes Pink Jersey After Thrilling Giro d'Italia Stage 2 Time Trial

Primož Roglic Takes Pink Jersey After Thrilling Giro d'Italia Stage 2 Time Trial

The stage saw 21-year-old Josh Tarling from Ineos Grenadiers clinch his first Grand Tour victory, finishing just one second ahead of the reigning champion, Roglic

2025-giro-stage2b

In a dramatic showdown during Stage 2 of the Giro d'Italia, Primož Roglic of Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe claimed the coveted pink jersey after a fierce time trial battle.

The 13.7km course in Tirana was set to challenge even the most seasoned cyclists, and it did not disappoint. Tarling, showcasing his remarkable talent and determination, clocked in at an impressive 16:07, setting a time that would keep the spectators on the edge of their seats. As the race unfolded, the big names of cycling, including Roglic, took to the course with a palpable sense of urgency, each vying to outdo the young Welshman.

Roglic, known for his formidable time-trialing skills, surged ahead at the intermediate split, besting Tarling's time by five seconds at the top of the mid-course climb to Sauf. However, despite his powerful pace, the 35-year-old could not quite maintain the momentum needed to secure the stage win. As he crossed the finish line, the cheers of the crowd echoed in his ears, and while the victory eluded him, the consolation of donning the pink jersey was a sweet reward.

"I gave it everything I had today," Roglic remarked after the race. "Josh rode an incredible time trial, and I have to commend him for his performance. While I'm disappointed not to win the stage, I’m proud to be in the pink jersey and ready to defend it in the coming days."

With this result, Roglic now leads the Giro d'Italia with a narrow margin of just one second ahead of stage one victor Mads Pedersen from Lidl-Trek. The competition is heating up as the peloton heads into the next stages, and all eyes will be on Roglic as he aims to retain his lead against a field of talented rivals.

As the Giro d'Italia continues, fans around the world can expect more thrilling moments and intense rivalries. 

VIDEO: 2025 Giro d'Italia Stage 2 Highlights

2025 Giro d'Italia Stage 2 Top 10

1. Josh Tarling (GBr) Ineos Grenadiers, in 16:07
2. Primož Roglic (Slo) Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe, +1s
3. Jay Vine (Aus) UAE Team Emirates-XRG, +3s
4. Edoardo Affini (Ita) Visma-Lease a Bike, +6s
5. Mathias Vacek (Cze) Lidl-Trek, at same time
6. Daan Hoole (Ned) Lidl-Trek, +8s
7. Mads Pedersen (Den) Lidl-Trek, +12s
8. Brandon McNulty (USA) UAE Team Emirates-XRG, +13s
9. Ethan Hayter (GBr) Soudal-Quick-Step, +14s
10. Juan Ayuso (Spa) UAE Team Emirates-XRG, +17s

 
Tag: giro
 
May 11 2025 - NEWS: Pedersen snatches Pink Jersey back on Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia
May 10 2025 - NEWS: Primož Roglic Takes Pink Jersey After Thrilling Stage 2 Time Trial
May 09 2025 - NEWS: Pedersen Triumphs in Giro d'Italia Opener as Landa Suffers Devastating Crash
May 09 2025 - NEWS: Primoz Roglic Favorite for 2025 Giro d'Italia Title with Tadej Pogacar's Absence
Jan 20 2025 - NEWS: Gruelling 2025 Giro d'Italia will finish in Rome after Albania Start
Nov 04 2024 - NEWS: Óscar Tovar took victory at the Giro de Rigo Farewell Edition
Oct 17 2024 - NEWS: 2025 Giro d'Italia routes to be revealed on November 12th
May 26 2024 - NEWS: Patron Tadej Pogacar wins Giro d'Italia by almost 10 minutes
May 25 2024 - NEWS: Pogacar on verge of Giro d’Italia title after penultimate stage win
May 24 2024 - NEWS: Pogacar becomes "Giro Patron" as he waits for Thomas after crash on Stage 19
May 23 2024 - NEWS: Merlier sprints to chaotic stage 18 win at the Giro d'Italia
May 22 2024 - NEWS: Georg Steinhauser solos to Giro d'Italia Stage 17 win
May 21 2024 - NEWS: Tadej Pogacar takes fifth stage win at the 2024 Giro d'Italia
May 21 2024 - NEWS: Biermans finishes Giro d'Italia Queen stage after falling 25 metres down into a ravine
May 19 2024 - NEWS: Pogacar extends Giro lead with stunning solo win on Queen Stage
Sep 12 2016 - RESULTS: Hundreds Tackled the Gigantic Mt. Palomar in 5th Annual Giro Di San Diego
Sep 09 2014 - RESULTS: Giro di San Diego GranFondo
Nov 12 2013 - RESULTS: Giro d Italia Wraps Up an Amazing Season in Miami
Jun 04 2013 - RESULTS: Giro d'Italia Los Angeles Pasadena
May 09 2025 - EVENT: 2025 Giro d'Italia
May 18 2025 - EVENT: Girona Gravel Adventure
Jun 29 2025 - EVENT: Dreiländergiro
Jul 12 2025 - EVENT: Bodensee Gravel Giro
Jul 21 2025 - EVENT: Giro delle Dolomiti
Aug 30 2025 - EVENT: Ride Across Girona
Oct 03 2025 - EVENT: Sparkassen Münsterland Giro
Nov 02 2025 - EVENT: El Giro de Rigo
Nov 22 2025 - EVENT: Gravel Giro
Nov 23 2025 - EVENT: Giro della Donna