Groves triumphs after mass crash at the Giro d'Italia - drama in Naples!

Groves triumphs after mass crash at the Giro d'Italia - drama in Naples!

Neapel, Italien - On May 15, 2025, Kades GroVes from Australia won the sixth stage of the Giro d’Italia. The stage, which stretched over 227 kilometers and led from Potenza to Naples, was overshadowed by a dramatic turn. A massive fall on the rain-wet road occurred about 70 kilometers before the finish when the former Giro winner Jai Hindley lost control on the slippery route, which led to a domino effect among the drivers. Due to the severity of the fall and the injuries, the stage was neutralized for almost half an hour, and the jury decided that no points or time credits would be awarded. This enabled drivers to finish the finish at the same time. Other prominent drivers such as Mads Pedersen, Adam Yates, Richard Carapaz and Lorenzo Fortunato were also involved in the incident, but were able to end the stage.

This decision came into force, since due to the use of all ambulances, the safety of the drivers was also at the top. Hindley, who was admitted to the hospital with a possible concussion, could not continue the race. Mads Pedersen, the overall leader, had already triumphed three times at this stage, but held back in the mass sprint, while Grove secured the stage victory ahead of Milan Fretin and Paul Magnier. The next challenge is expected on Friday with a mountain arrival in Marsia near Tagliacozzo, in which the drivers have to cope with 168 kilometers and 3,400 meters of altitude.

driver injuries and safety precautions

The mass crash not only affected the racing, but also led to several drivers left the competition due to injuries. During the racing break, the incident was discussed intensively and the security guidelines were checked again. It is important that such incidents will be avoided in the future to ensure the security of the athletes. The Giro d’Italia is known for its demanding stages, but the weather conditions can recover unpredictable risks.

KADEN GROVES celebrated his second stage win at Giro d’Italia, which has already provided numerous exciting moments this year due to its complexity and varied route. The competition stipulates that international valuable time bonifications for stage winners are awarded due to the regulations of the Union Cyclist, but in this special case such measures were dispensed with. The Maglia Rosa, which bears the leader of the overall individual classification, was retained until the next race of Mads Pedersen, who goes into the next race with a 17-second lead over Primož Roglič.

A look at the upcoming challenges shows that the Giro d’Italia will continue in Rome until June 1st, and they expect the dynamics to change in competition after these dramatic events. With a first summit finish, which includes four classified climbs, the pressure on the climbers could be decisive. The way to the overall meeting remains exciting and open.