The Giro Next Gen 2025 kicks off with an individual time trial, the Rho - Rho of 8.4 km. It's true, it's not particularly long, but beware of underestimating it.

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U23 riders are certainly less accustomed to time trial efforts compared to professionals, and those more familiar with solo efforts could immediately create an interesting gap with some less inclined competitors. However, likely, there won't be too wide margins, but if the race becomes very balanced as the stages progress, then every second could be precious.

The course is urban and as such challenging from a planimetric perspective, with a continuous alternation of curves and straights that, beyond power, will require a decent handling ability. The course is completely flat with very slight undulations.