The organizers of the Giro d'Italia announced a significant change for the 2025 event, introducing the Red Bull KM initiative for intermediate sprints. This will award time bonuses of six, four, and two seconds to the first three riders who cross a newly branded kilometre mark, impacting the overall race standings significantly. This feature will be present in 19 of the 21 stages, excluding time trials. The race starts on May 9, 2025, in Albania, with plans for a unique surprise on the final stage in Rome.
The newly branded Red Bull KM will award time bonuses to the first three riders in the Giro d'Italia, impacting the fight for the overall victory.
Organizers RCS Sport highlighted that the unique branding and concept of the Red Bull KM will shift the dynamics of intermediate sprints from usual practices.
The 2025 Giro d'Italia will feature Red Bull KM on 19 stages, with a special surprise planned for the final stage in Rome.
The time bonuses from the Red Bull KM could significantly influence the race, especially among top contenders like Roglič and Ayuso.
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