Edoardo Affini of Visma | Lease a Bike must have had his guardian angel looking over him in the opening stage of the Giro d'Italia, it seems. The Italian's rear tire exploded suddenly, leaving him stranded on the roadside with a damaged wheel. Fortunately, with a new bike, the time trial specialist was able to continue his journey without apparent damage. Shortly thereafter, Robert Gesink also experienced misfortune with a crash, understandably leaving him frustrated.
Video: Rear tire Affini explodes in opening stage of Giro d'Italia