SloveniaThe first stage of the cycling race in Italy saw several crashes, including the first withdrawal of the event by French rider Clément Berthet and Slovenian cyclist Matej Mohorič. In the team XDS Astana, three riders—Nicolas Vinokurov, Harold Tejada, and Simone Velasco—crashed due to losing control of their bikes during a high-speed section, though they all finished without major injuries. Vinokurov, son of former cyclist and Astana boss Alexander Vinokurov, shared footage of the crash, which was described as terrifying given the speeds involved. The incident led to Astana finishing last with over two minutes lost, affecting their motivation for the next day’s stage. Berthet also lost control at the same spot, crashing with teammate Guillaume Martin, and may not start the second stage. Despite the chaos, all riders completed the stage safely, and concerns remain about potential further incidents in upcoming stages.
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