Marlen Reusser wins Giro d’Italia opening time trial and takes the maglia rosa

The Movistar rider dominates the 14.2km race in Bergamo, putting 12 seconds into her nearest rival

Marlen Reusser (Movistar) during the stage one time trial at the 2025 Giro d'Italia Women
Marlen Reusser (Movistar) during the stage one time trial at the 2025 Giro d'Italia Women
(Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images)

Swiss champion, Marlen Reusser won the opening time trial stage of the 2025 Giro d’Italia Women, taking the race leader’s maglia rosa by 12 seconds ahead of her rivals.

The Movistar rider’s effort was perfectly paced, setting the fastest time at the intermediate check on the 14.2km course, and holding her advantage to the finish in the centre of Bergamo, but an average speed of 49.06kph.

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Owen Rogers is an experienced journalist, covering professional cycling and specialising in women's road racing. He has followed races such as the Women's Tour and Giro d'Italia Donne, live-tweeting from Women's WorldTour events as well as providing race reports, interviews, analysis and news stories. He has also worked for race teams, to provide post race reports and communications.

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