Heading To Our Second Giro d'Italia

With just a few days remaining before the Giro d’Italia kicks off in Albania, Tudor Pro Cycling has officially announced its eight-man squad for its second particpation in the race. Australian rider Michael Storer will lead the team’s General Classification ambitions, following his impressive victory at the Tour of the Alps.

3.05.2025

The Giro d’Italia marks the first of two Grand Tours for Tudor Pro Cycling this season. “After making our debut last year, we’re ready for another three weeks of aggressive racing,” said Fabian Cancellara, Owner of Tudor Pro Cycling. “Competing in the Giro d’Italia is a true honour, and we’re deeply grateful to RCS for their trust. This second participation is an important step in the continued development of the Team. We’re coming with our Born To Dare spirit, ready to leave our mark.”

Coming off a top-10 finish in 2024, Storer returns to the Giro aiming to improve on that performance. “I’m in great shape and high spirits,” he said. “The hard work we put in during altitude training with the team, combined with our win at the Tour of the Alps, gives me a lot of confidence heading into this year’s Giro d’Italia. I’ve always loved this race, and I’m approaching it with a balanced mix of calm and excitement.”

Storer will be backed by a strong support team, including experienced riders Alexander Krieger, Florian Stork, and Larry Warbasse — the latter two having recently trained with him in Sierra Nevada and competed alongside him at the Tour of the Alps.

Beyond the General Classification, Tudor Pro Cycling is also targeting a stage win, with several riders capable of making their mark.

German national champion Marco Brenner returns to Grand Tour racing three years after his appearance in the 2022 Vuelta a España. Three riders — Dutchmen Rick Pluimers and Maikel Zijlaard, along with Swiss climber Yannis Voisard — will be making their Grand Tour and Giro d’Italia debuts.

Notably absent from the final lineup is Marc Hirschi, who was originally slated to participate. Both he and the team had high hopes for his Giro debut, but recent performances at the Ardennes Classics showed he isn’t currently in shape to contend for the Maglia Rosa in the opening week. “I’m really disappointed not to be racing the Giro,” Hirschi said. “It’s a beautiful race, one that makes me dream and that I was excited to debut in. It’s frustrating not to be at the level we had planned for.”

The 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia kicks off on Friday 9 May in Durrës, Albania and will end three weeks later in Roma, Italy, after 21 stages, 3’410 kilometers and 52’500m of elevation gain. It is set to be one of the most demanding in recent years.

2025 Giro d’Italia Line Up:

• Marco Brenner (GER)

• Alexander Krieger (GER)

• Rick Pluimers (NED)

• Michael Storer (AUS)

• Florian Stork (GER)

• Yannis Voisard (SUI)

• Larry Warbasse (USA)

• Maikel Zijlaard (NED)