Canyon-SRAM approaches the 2025 Giro d'Italia Women with a focused two-pronged strategy. Young racer Antonia Niedermaier aims for a General Classification (GC) bid, building on her previous sixth overall in 2024 and a stage win in 2023. Chiara Consonni targets opportunities for stage victories in sprints, prepared for a challenging course. Veteran riders Soraya Paladin and Tiffany Cromwell will provide guidance and experience. Paladin specifically anticipates making impacts in stage four, while Cromwell emphasizes the unpredictable nature of the race.
Consonni stated, “I think this year, the Giro is a bit harder than in other years, so we try first to be focused on the GC with Toni [Niedermaier].” She also expressed hope to be prepared for stages that might end in bunch sprints, emphasizing readiness for every opportunity, despite the challenging course.
Niedermaier expressed, “For sure it is a special race for me. This year I hope I can be on the podium, but we will also try to fight for the overall GC.” This highlights her ambition to secure a good overall position at the Giro, reflecting her prior experiences.
Cromwell remarked, “Nothing ever surprises me in this race. Something typically Giro though is that you've always got to expect the unexpected - especially with the routes and stage profiles.” This underscores the unpredictable nature of the Giro d'Italia.
Paladin mentioned her intention to make an impact on stage four, stating, “I know the roads well from training,” which demonstrates the value of veterans’ experience in navigating the challenging Giro routes.
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