Giro d'Italia 2026: Adam Yates loses nearly 14 minutes after crash

Britain's Adam Yates lost nearly 14 minutes to rivals on stage two of the Giro d'Italia 2026 after a major crash on a wet descent involving approximately 30 riders. The 33-year-old UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider, who was considered a contender for the overall pink jersey, hit an Armco barrier at speed and was left bloodied and covered in mud, with two of his team-mates hospitalised. Yates was set to be assessed by team medical staff to determine whether he would continue in the race.