Overview

• Samuele Privitera crashed at nearly 70 kph on a descent, lost his helmet after hitting a barrier and died from head injuries in hospital.
• Public safety authorities have launched an official inquiry into the exact circumstances of the accident.
• Organizers canceled Thursday’s second stage and offered teams the choice to withdraw or continue when racing resumes on Friday.
• Friday’s third stage will begin with a moment of silence and a neutralized opening segment in memory of Privitera.
• Axel Merckx and the UCI led widespread tributes, and the Italian Cycling Federation reiterated plans to review under-23 race safety protocols.