Elisa Longo Borghini begins the 2025 Giro d'Italia Women as the defending champion but acknowledges the uncertainty of the competition in the reshuffled peloton. She expressed pride in her previous year's achievement while emphasizing the need to start anew. Despite strong performance indicators, including stage race successes and recent wins, Longo Borghini understands the unpredictable nature of racing. She remains focused on her preparation, training, and the dynamics of the competition, maintaining a realistic outlook on her potential outcomes in the race.
"I'm definitely proud of what I achieved last year, but last year is last year and this year is 2025, so we start from zero again."
"The start list has very strong riders who can compete for both the victory and the podium. I know I'm among them, but I cannot just be assured now that I will be the Giro leader or that I will be on the podium."
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