“The move on the calendar is good” – Vos welcomes Giro d’Italia Women’s shift away from Tour de France overlap
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For years, the Giro d’Italia Women has overlapped with the
men’s Tour de France, a scheduling conflict that will continue in 2025, with
the women’s race set for July 6–13 and the men’s Tour beginning July 5.
This overlap has long been criticized for limiting the
visibility of the women’s event. With much of the media, fan attention, and
broadcasting focused on the Tour, the Giro has struggled to gain the spotlight
it deserves. Riders, fans, and observers have consistently pointed out that
running both races concurrently diminishes the reach and impact of the women’s
competition.
That’s why the decision to shift the Giro to late May or
early June from 2026 onward is being viewed as a turning point. A separate
calendar slot could give the race its own platform, allowing for more
comprehensive coverage, better audience engagement, and broader exposure for
sponsors and teams.
“I think it is a good development. It will attract more
attention and more people will watch our Giro. That is always a good
development,” said Lorena Wiebes in an interview with WielerFlits.
Marianne Vos, a three-time Giro winner, also welcomed the
change. “Because the Giro coincides with the start of the Tour, that is not the
most favourable period in cycling. So the move on the calendar is good.”
The calendar reshuffle also aligns the Giro more naturally
within the women’s season structure, potentially making it a more strategic
target for top riders preparing for the Tour de France Femmes later in the
summer. For now, though, the 2025 edition will proceed in the shadow of the
Tour once more, but it may be the last time it does.
Fin MajorCycling Journalist
Fin Major is a UK-based writer at CyclingUpToDate and has been part of the team since 2024. He is the site’s main writer for FAQs and evergreen explainers and has written around 2,000 pieces for the platform. Alongside this work, he focuses on in-depth analysis and covers the biggest races on the calendar, including the Tour de France, the Giro d’Italia, and La Vuelta a España, providing clear context around performance trends, tactics, and key storylines.
In his reporting, Fin uses reputable data sources such as ProCyclingStats for results, statistics, and historical context. He places strong emphasis on careful sourcing, editorial accuracy, and updating articles promptly when new, verified information becomes available. Outside of writing, Fin is an active cyclist, which supports his practical understanding of the sport and its demands.
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