Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 will see the storied race say goodbye to Albania, a first-time host country for the Giro, after three exciting days of action to kick off the 21-stage race.

Riders and fans will be treated to some time in the charming port city of Valona (or Vlore in Albania) and a day along the picturesque coastline, before the competition shifts back to its formal home in Italy.

The final day in Albania will begin with 2023 Giro champion Primoz Roglic wearing the coveted pink leader's jersey. Roglic is one second ahead of Mads Pedersen, who won the opening stage Friday.

Stage 2 was the first of two individual time trials, with the win going to Joshua Tarling (16:07), who became the youngest rider to win a time trial at the Giro at 21 years old. Tarling edged Roglic in the ITT by just one second.

For viewers in Canada, FloBikes coverage of Stage 3 will begin at 7:05 a.m. Eastern and is expected to conclude around 11:35 a.m. EDT.

Here’s what to know about Stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia 2025, the final day of racing in Albania, a first-time host country for the event.

How To Watch The Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 3

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Stage highlights, replays and more breaking news, including recaps and rider interviews, will be on both platforms. 

In the United States, Max is the official provider for the Giro d’Italia 2025.  

Stage 3: Giro d’Italia 2025 

Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia 2025 offers one final day in Albania and a 160-kilometer journey around Valona (or Vlore in Albania).

Riders have eased into the race with a hilly-but-manageable opening stage and a short time trail. Now, they're going to start seeing a little more diversity in the terrain, though this likely will be a stage for the sprinters to shine.

There's some elevation in Stage 3, about 2,800 total meters, with a pair of noteworthy climbs. The more challenging will be Llogara Pass, which is nearly 11 kilometers long and has an average gradient of 7.4%.

Valona is a coastal city in the southwest of Albania, and while the views should be spectacular, the riders will be too busy managing the constant ups and downs of the day's ride. 

The final portion of the trip, about 20 kilometers, will be the flattest of the ride, setting up what should be another epic sprint for the line and stage victory.

Kilometers To Miles: How Long Is Stage 3 Of The Giro d’Italia 2025?

Stage 3 of the Giro d’Italia 2025 is 160 kilometers, or approximately 99.4 miles long.

Who Won Stage 3 Of The Giro d’Italia In 2024?

Belgium's Tim Merlier won Stage 3 of the Giro d'Italia 2024, finishing just ahead of Italian Jonathan Milan and Eritrea's Biniam Girmay. 

The speedy race for the line came at the end of a 166.3 ride from Novara to Fossano. 

Merlier won Stage 3, Stage 18 and Stage 21 last year and finished 138th overall. His victory in Stage 3 was his second stage win at the Giro (first was 2021) and the first of three consecutive days where he finished in the top 10.

When Does The Giro d’Italia 2025 Start?

The Giro d’Italia 2025starts May 9 and will conclude June 1. 

The schedule includes 21 stages and three rest days (May 12, May 19, May 26).

Every day, the cyclists start together. Every stage varies in distance and physical demand, and the characteristics of each stage determine what type of rider should excel or how the race should finish. 

For example, some stages feature flat finishes, and that means the sprinters likely will be battling for those stage wins.

How Long Is The Giro d’Italia 2025?

The race is 21 stages. Total kilometers for 2025 is 3,413.3.

Traditionally, there are 22 teams and up to 176 competitors in the Giro d’Italia. This race will include 23 teams.

Slovenia’s Tadej Pogacar won the Giro d’Italia in 2024 as part of a memorable season that saw him become the first rider since 1998 to win the Giro and the Tour de France in the same season. 

He then added a win at the 2024 World Championships in Switzerland to became the first cyclist since 1987 to win the Giro, TDF and a world championship in the same season.