Josh Tarling abandons Giro d'Italia after early break on stage 16 ends with crash
Briefly

Josh Tarling, making his debut at the Giro d'Italia, crashed early on stage 16, leading to his abandonment from the race. The Ineos Grenadiers racer was involved in an early break during a rainy stage when he skidded on the wet surface and collided with a crash barrier. Despite a strong start to the Giro, where he won a time trial stage and participated in breakaways, the crash resulted in his immediate exit. Tarling's abandonment leaves the peloton at 166 riders, with his teammate Thymen Arensman also experiencing a fall but continuing in the race.
Ineos Grenadiers has communicated that Josh Tarling had to abandon the Giro d'Italia after a severe crash during the early stages of a challenging, rain-soaked course.
At just 21 years old, Josh Tarling had an impressive start to this Giro d'Italia, highlighted by a stage 2 time trial victory and strong breakaway performances.
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