Overview

• Stage 6 of the Giro d’Italia was neutralised after a mass crash on wet roads with 70 km remaining, halting the race for 25 minutes.
• Australian cyclist Kaden Groves claimed the stage victory in a sprint finish, with all riders awarded equal times and no bonuses given.
• Jai Hindley, the 2022 Giro champion, abandoned the race due to injuries sustained in the crash, dealing a blow to Primož Roglič’s mountain support team.
• German rider Juri Hollmann also withdrew with a suspected fractured arm, as multiple riders were affected by the slippery conditions.
• Mads Pedersen retained the maglia rosa as overall leader, with the race set to continue Friday with a challenging mountain stage to Tagliacozzo.