A shocking shift in the Giro d'Italia has left Lotto-Intermarché at an impasse as their group declines. For the first time since the race began, no rider is entering the stage line under a strong contender. This development comes as Van Eetvelt, the Giro’s leading rider, faces a harrowing setback when he crashes late in stage 11. His injuries—specifically, abrasions to his elbow and forearm, along with a broken middle finger—highlight both the physical toll and the strategic challenges of competing at such a high level. Despite his prior success, the setbacks have forced the team to reevaluate their approach to the competition.
