Overview

• Stage six of the Giro d'Italia was neutralised after a mass crash on wet roads, with all riders classified at the same time and no time bonuses awarded.
• Australian cyclist Jai Hindley, the 2022 Giro winner, was forced to abandon the race after suffering injuries in the crash, impacting his team leader Primož Roglič's mountain support.
• Kaden Groves secured a sprint victory in Naples, marking his first win of the season, while Milan Fretin and Paul Magnier completed the podium.
• Race leader Mads Pedersen retained the pink jersey, maintaining a 17-second lead over Primož Roglič as the race heads into the mountains.
• The crash, which involved several riders including Richard Carapaz and Adam Yates, highlighted the challenges posed by unpredictable May weather in Italy.