Giro d’Italia 2015 standings: results (general classification)

The 2015 Giro d’Italia was the 98th edition of the prestigious Italian cycling race. It took place from May 9th to May 31st, 2015. The race consisted of 21 stages, covering a total distance of approximately 3,486 kilometers (2,167 miles).

Here are some key highlights and notable aspects of the 2015 Giro d’Italia:

• Winner: The overall winner of the 2015 Giro d’Italia was Alberto Contador, the Spanish rider from Tinkoff-Saxo. Contador claimed the coveted pink jersey, finishing ahead of his competitors after a grueling three weeks of racing.
• Contenders: Other notable contenders in the race included Fabio Aru (Italy) riding for Astana, who finished second overall, and Mikel Landa (Spain) also from Astana, who finished third. Richie Porte (Australia) from Team Sky was also considered a strong contender.
• Drama: The 2015 Giro d’Italia was not without its share of drama. Alberto Contador faced a tough battle with Fabio Aru, particularly in the mountain stages. There were also crashes and incidents that affected the outcome of individual stages and the general classification.
• Memorable Moments: One memorable moment from the race was the solo victory of Italian rider Davide Formolo on stage 4, where he rode away from the peloton to claim the stage win. Another highlight was Contador’s dominant performance in the mountain stages, solidifying his lead in the general classification.
• Team Performances: Astana and Tinkoff-Saxo were the dominant teams in the 2015 Giro d’Italia, with their riders consistently performing well in the overall standings and individual stages.

Overall, the 2015 Giro d’Italia was a thrilling and closely contested race, with Alberto Contador emerging as the deserving winner after a challenging three weeks of racing through the beautiful landscapes of Italy.

Jersey Winners – 2015 Giro d’Italia

In the 2015 Giro d’Italia, these were the jersey winners:

Pink Jersey (Maglia Rosa): The pink jersey is awarded to the rider leading the general classification (GC) or overall standings. The winner of the pink jersey in the 2015 Giro d’Italia was Alberto Contador from Tinkoff-Saxo.

Cyclamen Jersey (Maglia Ciclamino): The cyclamen jersey is awarded to the rider leading the points classification, which is determined by points earned at stage finishes and intermediate sprints. The winner of the cyclamen jersey in the 2015 Giro d’Italia was Giacomo Nizzolo from Trek Factory Racing.

Blue Jersey (Maglia Azzurra): The blue jersey is awarded to the rider leading the mountains classification, which is determined by points earned at categorized climbs throughout the race. The winner of the blue jersey in the 2015 Giro d’Italia was Giovanni Visconti from Movistar Team.

White Jersey (Maglia Bianca): The white jersey is awarded to the best young rider in the general classification, typically under the age of 25. The winner of the white jersey in the 2015 Giro d’Italia was Fabio Aru from Astana Pro Team.

These jerseys symbolize different achievements and strengths within the race and are highly coveted by riders participating in the Giro d’Italia.

Overall Ranking – 2015 Giro d’Italia

The top 10 riders in the general classification (GC) of the 2015 Giro d’Italia were as follows:

1. Alberto Contador (Spain) – Tinkoff-Saxo
2. Fabio Aru (Italy) – Astana Pro Team
3. Mikel Landa (Spain) – Astana Pro Team
4. Andrey Amador (Costa Rica) – Movistar Team
5. Ryder Hesjedal (Canada) – Team Cannondale-Garmin
6. Leopold König (Czech Republic) – Team Sky
7. Steven Kruijswijk (Netherlands) – Team LottoNL-Jumbo
8. Damiano Caruso (Italy) – BMC Racing Team
9. Alexandre Geniez (France) – FDJ
10. Yuri Trofimov (Russia) – Team Katusha

Click here to remember who the winners of the 2016 Giro d’Italia were.