After a minute's silence: Ciccone wins Tour of the Alps

The 2025 Tour of the Alps has kicked off! The first stage winner is Giulio Ciccone. But this sporting event was also overshadowed by the death of Pope Francis on Easter Monday.

21 April 2025

From: pm/fop

Just before the start of this year's Tour de France, news of Pope Francis's death reached the riders. A minute's silence was observed before the start of the first stage, and all musical and celebratory entertainment was omitted during the race.

The first stage, with start and finish in San Lorenzo Dorsino, south of Lake Molveno in Trentino, took the cyclists over 148,5 kilometers through the Alpine valleys.

Giulio Ciccone crossed the finish line first. © Sprint Cycling Agency

Giulio Ciccone of Team Lidl-Trek won the opening race. He was followed by Felix Gall (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale) and Paul Seixas (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale). Ciccone is now also the overall leader in the Melinda standings.

The second stage on Tuesday leads over 180 km to Sterzing.

1st stage (San Lorenzo Dorsino-San Lorenzo Dorsino, 148,5 km):

1. Giulio Ciccone (Lidl Trek)
2. Felix Gall (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)
3. Paul Seixas (Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale)
4. Romain Bardet (Team Picnic PostNL)
5. Florian Stork (Tudor Pro Cycling)