Marlen Reusser Wins Giro d’Italia Women Opening Time Trial, Claims Pink Jersey

Swiss cyclist Marlen Reusser of Movistar claimed victory in the opening time trial stage of the 2025 Giro d’Italia Women, held in Bergamo. She completed the 14.2 km course in 17:22, finishing 12 seconds ahead of European and Belgian champion Lotte Kopecky, and 16 seconds ahead of defending champion Elisa Longo Borghini. Reusser's win earned her the first maglia rosa of this year's race, continuing a remarkable season where she has also won the Vuelta a Burgos, Tour de Suisse, and Swiss national time trial championships. Her performance showcases her growing prowess as both a time trialist and climber, marking her as a top general classification contender not only in the Giro but also for her debut at the Tour de France Femmes. The top favorites, including Reusser, Kopecky, Anna van der Breggen, and Longo Borghini, remain tightly grouped, separated by only 20 seconds after the opening stage. This sets the stage for an exciting and tactically complex race in the days ahead.