Pedersen Wins Fourth Giro d'Italia Stage, Del Toro Retains Lead

Mads Pedersen secured his fourth stage win of the 2025 Giro d'Italia by narrowly defeating Wout van Aert in an intense uphill sprint finish on stage 13, a 180 km route from Rovigo to Vicenza. Isaac del Toro maintained his overall lead, earning bonus seconds in intermediate sprints and finishing third, further extending his advantage in the general classification while wearing the pink jersey. The stage featured a mix of flat terrain and several category 4 climbs, including two ascents of Monte Berico, which shaped the race dynamics and the final sprint. Multiple breakaway attempts were controlled by teams like Lidl-Trek, Visma-Lease a Bike, and UAE Team Emirates, with the peloton managing the race pace amid challenging wind conditions. Pedersen's victory was marked by a powerful sprint initiated from behind on the final uphill drag, holding off van Aert's late lunge by less than a bike length. Meanwhile, Derek Gee achieved his best stage result of the Giro, moving into the top 10 of the general classification.