Matej Mohorič abandons Giro d’Italia 2021 after huge crash on a descent

The Bahrain Victorious rider took a huge hit after losing control on a fast downhill

Matej Mohorič crashed out of the Giro d'Italia 2021 on stage nine
(Image credit: GCN/Eurosport)

Matej Mohorič has abandoned the Giro d’Italia 2021 after a huge crash on a descent on stage nine.

The Bahrain Victorious was right at the front of a big leading group, as the battle to form a breakaway continued after 40km of racing on the road to Campo Felice.

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