Terrible fall at the Giro d’Italia during the 16th stage from Piazzola on the Brenta to Valentine’s Day (Brentonico).
Alessio Martinelli, 24 year old cyclist of the VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè slipped along the descent towards Trento, after having disclosed carbonate: has lost control of the bike when cornering, precipitating in a cliff. After moments of fear, the team on Rai microphones has announced that Martinelli is conscious. However, the intervention of an ambulance and hospitalization was necessary. «He is currently conscious and his conditions are stable. Further updates on his state of health will be communicated during the day », communicated the VF Group-Bardiani CSF-Faizanè with a post on social media.