Jay Vine places sixth in final individual time trial, with Juan Ayuso clocking in solid time and UAE Team Emirates-XRG well set in general classification
Tuesday 20 May, 2025
Isaac del Toro has successfully defended the Maglia Rosa at the Giro d’Italia, maintaining his lead in the overall classification following stage 10, a 28.6km individual time trial from Lucca to Pisa.
The Mexican sensation, who seized the race lead after a commanding performance in stage 9, showcased his consistency and resilience against the clock, finishing well under wet conditions. His performance was sufficient to retain the overall lead, despite a strong challenge from his rivals. Remarkably, the 21-year-old is the youngest rider to lead the Giro d’Italia this century, and he will spend another day in pink on Wednesday.
His UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammate Juan Ayuso put in a solid performance, cementing his second place at 25″ from Del Toro, presenting a favourable situation for the Emirati outfit as they seek out the overall victory. Jay Vine took sixth on the day despite a bike change, finishing +37″ behind stage winner Daan Hoole (Lidl-Trek), underscoring his time trial pedigree.
Del Toro: “I knew it would be super hard but I tried to finish another day in pink, and it was super good. I knew I had a lot of time on my side and I didn’t want to take risks, but then I was struggling to go straight on the bike. But it was fun and I am super happy.
“I was a little bit scared in every corner, [but] wow, it is amazing for the team to realise that everybody is up there, and we will play [our cards] for sure.”
Daan Hoole (Lidl-Trek) clinched victory in the time trial, narrowly edging out Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) for the stage win. The pair benefitted from dry conditions, with heavy rainfall strongly affecting the battle between the GC contenders later on in the day.
As the race progresses through its second week, UAE Team Emirates-XRG currently hold four riders inside the top 7 in the overall standings, with both Brandon McNulty and Adam Yates producing solid displays on Tuesday afternoon. Their teammate, Filippo Baroncini, meanwhile, rode well to finish 13th on the day.
Giro d’Italia 2025 stage 10 results
- Dan Hoole (Lidl-Trek) 32’30”
- Josh Tarling (Ineos Grenadiers) +1″
- Ethan Hayter (Soudal Quick-Step) +10″
- Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +37″
General classification after Giro d’Italia stage 10
- Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) 34:11:37
- Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +25″
- Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious) +1:01
- Brandon McNulty (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) +2:00
