sports
May 9, 2026
Horrifying mass crash on the first stage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia: video
The 109th edition of the Giro d'Italia, which in 2026 has moved its mystique to the Black Sea coast in Bulgaria, was no exception. What on paper seemed like a triumphant 147-kilometer parade for the sprinters between Nesebar and Burgas, ended up becoming a scene of drama and fractures that altered the peloton's pulse before crossing the finish line.
TL;DR
- A mass crash occurred 600 meters before the finish line of the first stage of the 109th Giro d'Italia.
- The crash involved dozens of riders, blocking the road and causing significant damage to bicycles.
- Paul Magnier won the stage and became the first French leader of the Giro d'Italia since 2023.
- General classification favorites were caught in the 'bottleneck' and lost time, with some sustaining injuries.
- The stage was 147 kilometers long, running from Nesebar to Burgas in Bulgaria.