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Casper van Uden Claims First Grand Tour Stage Victory  at Giro d'Italia

In a thrilling climax to stage four of the Giro d'Italia, Casper van Uden of Picnic PostNL sprinted to his first Grand Tour stage victory, edging out fellow Dutch riders Olav Kooij and Maikel Zijlaard in a chaotic finish

 

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Meanwhile, Mads Pedersen of Lidl-Trek successfully defended his pink jersey, despite a narrow reduction in his lead over rival Primoz Roglic.

 The stage, which marked the first day of racing in Italy after three days in Albania and a rest day, unfolded with intense competition and strategic maneuvers. After an early solo breakaway by Spain's Francisco Munoz, who led for 140 kilometers, the peloton caught him with just 55 kilometers remaining, setting the stage for an electrifying sprint finish.

Race leader Mads Pedersen faced adversity when he was involved in a crash with teammate Soren Kragh Andersen with just 22 kilometers to go. The duo fought hard to rejoin the peloton, showcasing the resilience and determination that has characterized this year's Giro. Despite finishing fourth, Pedersen maintained his lead in the general classification, albeit with a reduced margin; he now leads Roglic by seven seconds.

As the race approached its final kilometers, the tension mounted on the narrow, twisty circuit of Lecce. Van Uden's team executed a perfect strategy, overtaking Alpecin-Deceuninck, who had been riding in support of Kaden Groves. With a powerful launch from 200 meters out, the 23-year-old Van Uden showcased his long sprinting prowess, crossing the finish line first.

"I didn't do it alone. I did it with the whole team," Van Uden said after his victory. "I didn't have to take any wind until 200m to go. I know I have a good long sprint, so I went for it and hoped for the best."

In the general classification, Isaac del Toro made a significant move, leapfrogging Juan Ayuso to claim fifth place, while Great Britain's Max Poole remains in seventh, trailing Pedersen by 33 seconds. The competitive spirit of this year's Giro is palpable, and with each stage, the stakes continue to rise.

Looking ahead, stage five promises to deliver more excitement as riders tackle a challenging 151-kilometer hilly route from Ceglie Messapica to Matera. Fans and competitors alike are eager to see how the dynamics of the race will shift as the Giro d'Italia unfolds.

VIDEO: 2025 Giro d'Italia Stage 4

2025 Giro d'Italia Stage 4 Top 10

1 Casper Van Uden (Picnic PostNL) 4hrs 2mins 21secs
2 Olav Kooij (Visma-Lease a Bike) Same time
3 Maikel Zijlaard (Tudor Pro Cycling)
4 Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)
5 Max Kanter (XDS Astana)
6 Kaden Groves (Alpecin-Deceuninck)
7 Sam Bennett (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)
8 Paul Magnier (Soudal Quick-Step)
9 Ben Turner (Ineos Grenadiers)
10 Matteo Moschetti (Q36.5 Pro Cycling)

2025 Giro d'Italia GC after Stage 4

1 Mads Pedersen (Den/Lidl-Trek) 11hrs 44mins 31secs
2 Primoz Roglic (Slo/Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) +7secs
3 Mathias Vacek (Cze/Lidl-Trek) +14secs
4 Brandon McNulty (US/UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +21secs
5 Isaac del Toro (Mex/UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +22secs
6 Juan Ayuso (Spa/UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +25secs
7 Max Poole (GB/Team Picnic PostNL) +33secs
8 Antonio Tiberi (Ita/Bahrain Victorious) +34secs
9 Michael Storer (Aus/Tudor Pro-cycling Team) +36secs
10 Giulio Pellizzari (Ita/Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe) +40secs

 

 
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