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Adam Yates has been pulled out of the Giro d'Italia after sustaining a concussion as a result of a crash on stage two. The 33-year-old sustained abrasions and a laceration to his left ear during an incident involving almost 30 riders on Saturday's rain-soaked 221km route from Burgas to Veliko Tarnovo in Bulgaria. Yates, who hit a barrier at high speed, eventually finished almost 14 minutes behind the leading pack after he battled on in a blood-stained kit.

Simon Yates, one of Britain's most storied riders and the winner of last year's Giro d'Italia, has stunned cycling by announcing his retirement at 33. The Visma-Lease a Bike rider announced on Wednesday that he is quitting with deep pride and a sense of peace after a 13-year career that gleaned two grand tours, 10 elite stages and 36 professional races.

The Giro d'Italia generated $36.1 million in sponsorship revenue in 2025, a sharp fall from the previous year as the number of brand partners dropped.

Ethan Hayter aims to regain top form for the Vuelta a España despite feeling off his game. He experienced stomach issues during the Giro but still performed well in time trials.

Germany's Nico Denz powered home to claim a fine solo breakaway victory in stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia, securing his third career Giro stage win.

"There's only been one breakaway day in the Giro so far, there are usually a lot more, so I think everyone has their eye on the stage to Asiago. If you don't have a GC leader or sprinter, it's one of the last chances to win a stage," Plapp explained to Cyclingnews.