The Giro d’Italia Women is the longest and most prestigious multi-stage road bicycle race in women’s cycling. To begin with, it was formerly known by several names, including Giro d’Italia Femminile, Giro Rosa, and Giro Donne. Furthermore, the race has an interesting history. In fact, it was first held in 1988 as an experimental project. As a result, it has grown significantly over the years. Moreover, today it is one of the three Grand Tours in women’s cycling. Along with Tour de France Femmes and La Vuelta Femenina, it forms this prestigious trio. Turning to the structure of the race, it typically consists of 8–10 stages. Consequently, the total distance covered is between 800 and 1,100 kilometers. Additionally, the organizer of the event is RCS Sport. What’s more, this is the same entity that is responsible for the men’s Giro d’Italia.
Giro d’Italia Women 2027/ Where and When
Giro d’Italia Women 2027 will take place in Italy from 29 May to 6 June 2027. The stage race traditionally includes multiple stages across different regions of the country and remains one of the key events in the women’s cycling calendar.
Participants
The race is expected to feature the strongest Women’s WorldTour teams:
- UAE Team ADQ
- SD Worx–Protime
- FDJ–SUEZ
- Movistar Team
- Trek–Segafredo
- Canyon//SRAM Racing
Among the overall classification contenders, Demi Vollering, Elisa Longo Borghini, Annemiek van Vleuten, Lotte Kopecky, and other top riders of the world peloton are traditionally highlighted.
Giro d’Italia Women 2026
Giro d’Italia Women 2026 took place in Italy from 30 May to 7 June 2026 and was one of the major events of the women’s cycling season. The race featured nine stages and was marked by challenging terrain and a closely contested general classification battle.
History of the Race
Giro d’Italia Women (previously known as Giro Donne, Giro Rosa, and Giro d’Italia Femminile) has been held since 1988 and is one of the most prestigious stage races in women’s professional cycling.
Recent Winners
| Year | Winner |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Demi Vollering (FDJ–SUEZ) |
| 2025 | Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) |
| 2024 | Elisa Longo Borghini (UAE Team ADQ) |
| 2023 | Annemiek van Vleuten (Movistar Team) |
Giro d’Italia Women 2028
Official information about the route and dates of Giro d’Italia Women 2028 has not yet been released. The race is expected to maintain its traditional summer slot and take place in Italy in its usual stage race format.
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