Scarroni's Italian job, Del Toro holds, Roglic quits

SAN VALENTINO, ITALY - MAY 27: (L-R) Lorenzo Fortunato of Italy - Blue Mountain Jersey as second place and the stage winner Christian Scaroni of Italy and Team XDS Astana crosses the finish line together and celebrate victory during the 108th Giro d'Italia 2025, Stage 16 a 203km stage from Piazzola sul Brenta to San Valentino (Brentonico) 1316m / #UCIWT / on May 27, 2025 in San Valentino, Italy. (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images)

In this episode, Grace Brown joins Christophe Mallet to unpack the drama of Giro Stage 16, from Scarroni’s emotional win and Roglic’s struggles to concerns over race safety. Welcome to week three of the Giro d'Italia.


Christophe Mallet and Grace Brown break down the drama and tactics of Stage 16 of the Giro d'Italia. Scarroni's emotional victory, part of an all-Italian podium.

They also examine Primoz Roglic’s ongoing struggles, with Grace questioning whether his choice to ride further back in the peloton is backfiring. Team dynamics, rider support, and pressure are central themes.

Looking ahead, the duo speculates on the Tour de France, weighing in on the leadership prospects of Jai Hindley and Roglic. They also assess key Giro performances from Simon Yates and Egan Bernal, while raising concerns about the race’s safety due to repeated crashes.




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