During stage 6 of the 2025 Giro d'Italia, heavy rain turned the roads super slippery, leading to a mass crash which forced several riders to abandon the race. Notable abandonments included Jai Hindley and Mads Pedersen, who crashed at high speeds. Despite the chaos, overall race times were neutralized, allowing remaining riders to finish without time penalties. The stage concluded with Kaden Groves winning the sprint while many cyclists suffered injuries, leading to a challenging day of racing highlighted by Pedersen's reflection on his crash experience.
"I crashed, so that's never easy. It could be a lot worse, but of course it could be better. I crashed at 65 plus [kilometres] an hour, so that's never good for the body, and of course I feel that."
"It was on a fast downhill. Suddenly, bikes were everywhere, and then I lost my bike from under me as well, and then I was just sliding."
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