Overview

• Primož Roglič abandoned the race during the 16th stage after sustained injuries from repeated crashes, ending his bid for a second Giro title.
• Isaac Del Toro maintains the maglia rosa with Juan Ayuso and Simon Yates trailing closely as the race heads into high-altitude terrain.
• Egan Bernal has reignited his early-attack strategy for Ineos Grenadiers following his recovery from a near-fatal crash in January 2022.
• Alessio Martinelli’s serious fall on a rain-soaked descent left him hospitalized but in stable condition, underscoring safety concerns on treacherous roads.
• Riders will tackle over 4,500 metres of climbing across three Alpine stages this week that are likely to determine the final general classification.