Cycling: Lorena Wiebes Secures Stage 5 Victory in Giro d'Italia Women; General Classification Disrupted by Divisions
Giro d'Italia Women 2025: Stage 5 Recap
In a thrilling conclusion to Stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia Women 2025, Lorena Wiebes clinched her second stage victory of the race. The Dutch rider outpaced Marianne Vos and Liane Lippert in a nail-biting sprint finish in Monselice, following a flat 16.4 km circuit [1].
The stage, the flattest road stage of the race since 2017, covered a total distance of 108 kilometers with minimal elevation, making it an ideal terrain for sprinters. With wide roads and no major obstacles, the route favored the speedsters, setting the stage for a spectacular finish.
The break of the day consisted of 22 riders, which was confirmed at the 30km mark, creating a gap of 1:41 between the lead group and the peloton. As the race entered the looping final lap, the break was riding at speeds of 56km per hour.
UAE Team ADQ, led by their strategic efforts, pushed through the crosswind to take control of the race with 50km remaining. However, the exact impact of their control on the General Classification (GC) changes is not detailed in the available information.
Meanwhile, Marlen Reusser held onto the leader's jersey (pink) after the fifth stage, maintaining her position at the top of the GC. The front group at the end of the stage included Reusser, Elisa Longo Borghini, and Anna van der Breggen, among others. SD Worx lined up to provide a strong platform for Wiebes in the final sprint.
Notably, Lorena Wiebes' victory marked her 107th career victory and her second win of this Giro. The points jersey changed hands as well, with Wiebes taking it from Henderson after the fifth stage. Unfortunately, Henderson disappeared from the top ten in the GC. Antonia Niedermaier and Sarah Gigante lost time during the stage, but they still hold the white and QOM jerseys respectively.
In the GC, Sarah Gigante moved down to fifth position, while Anna van der Breggen and Elisa Longo Borghini made significant gains, positioning themselves well for the upcoming stages. The race continues to heat up as we approach the midway point, with riders vying for positions and jerseys.
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Sports enthusiasts will be thrilled to know that the flat route of Stage 5 of the Giro d'Italia Women 2025, with its wide roads and minimal obstacles, made it an ideal terrain for sprinters to showcase their speed and skill. Lorena Wiebes, a renowned sprinter, clinched her second stage victory of the race in a nail-biting sprint finish, outpacing Marianne Vos and Liane Lippert.
