The 2025 Giro d'Italia has seen three riders abandon after just four days of racing. Nickolas Zukowsky, Mikel Landa, and Geoffrey Bouchard all left the race due to injuries sustained in crashes. Landa's injury, particularly serious, involves a stable fracture of his Thoracic 11 vertebra, requiring hospitalization. Unexpectedly, despite some initial chaos in the opening stages, the overall number of crashes remains low, as only three riders have withdrawn so far in this year's Giro.
Nickolas Zukowsky's crash on stage 4 of the Giro d'Italia has led him to abandon the race, joining Mikel Landa and Geoffrey Bouchard in drop-outs.
Mikel Landa's high-speed crash resulted in a stable fracture of the Thoracic 11 vertebra; he will require extended recovery in a stable lying position.
Despite the challenging start, only three riders have abandoned the Giro d'Italia so far, indicating a surprisingly low number of crashes.
Zukowsky's involvement in a crash due to a stray bottle highlights ongoing hazards within the competitive landscape of the Giro d'Italia.
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