Einer Rubio, Nairo Quintana, Jefferson Cepeda, Jon Barrenetxea, Davide Formolo, Orluis Aular, Albert Torres and Lorenzo Milesi will set off next Friday from Durrës (Albania)

Later this week, the 108th edition of the Giro d’Italia will begin, with a route that starts in Albania and finishes on the first day of June in Rome. From Durrës to the Italian capital, riders will cover a total of 3,443 km.

After the first three stages in the Western Balkans, the race will move to Italy to continue from the Apulia region.

Movistar Team is fielding a squad for the Giro d’Italia aiming for a strong overall classification with team leader Einer Rubio, supported by an ambitious group of riders also looking for stage victories.

Rubio will be taking part in his fifth Giro d’Italia and, after finishing 7th in the 2024 general classification, he hopes to once again be among the race’s strongest contenders. Supporting him will be a group of experienced riders in the corsa rosa, including legend Nairo Quintana, Davide Formolo and Albert Torres.

Rounding out the lineup are the capable Jefferson Cepeda, Jon Barrenetxea, Orluis Aular and Lorenzo Milesi. The first three will be making their Giro debuts, while Milesi returns for his second appearance. All of them are ready to make their mark across the 21 stages and seize the opportunities that arise.

This Wednesday, the opening ceremony and team presentation will take place at Skanderbeg Square in Tirana (Albania). On Friday, a new edition of the corsa rosa will begin.