Simon Yates Wins 2025 Giro d’Italia Without Stage Victory

Simon Yates of Visma-Lease a Bike won the 2025 Giro d’Italia, marking his second Grand Tour victory after securing the leader’s pink jersey with a decisive attack in the Italian Alps. Yates became the first rider since Alberto Contador in 2015 to win the Giro without claiming a stage victory, ultimately finishing nearly four minutes ahead of Isaac Del Toro. The final stage in Rome, which included blessings from Pope Leo at the Vatican, was won by Yates’ teammate Olav Kooij in a sprint finish, completing a dominant performance for Visma. Yates described the win as the defining moment of his career, reflecting on overcoming past setbacks and the strong support from his team. The three-week race covered Italy, Albania, and Slovenia, concluding with a celebratory atmosphere in Rome where Yates was joined by family and teammates. This victory also validated Yates’ move to Visma, a team known for Grand Tour success, after a decade with his previous squad.