Giro d’Italia crash 2023: 'No!' - Alberto Bettiol wiped out after official runs in front of him

A dramatic incident at the Giro d’Italia on Stage 10 saw a race official accidentally wipe out Alberto Bettiol (EF Education-EasyPost) as he ran across the road to tend to an injured rider. With Lukas Postlberger (Jayco–AlUla) on the tarmac after a crash involving Arkea–Samsic pair Warren Barguil and Michel Ries, the official stepped out without looking and knocked Bettiol off his bike.

Ad “No, no, no!” cried Rob Hatch on Eurosport commentary as Bettiol was upended. The incensed Italian quickly spring back to his feet and remonstrated with the official, who shouted back before crossing – safely – to the stricken Postlberger.

Tour de France‘Stupid and a blatant mistake’ – Vaughters says Bettiol knows Stage 5 manoeuvre was wrong07/07/2022 AT 10:48 Fortunately, Bettiol and the riders involved in the earlier crash were able to continue on a cold and wet run to Viareggio. “I’m glad at least for Bettiol as he jumped straight back to his feet and it wasn’t a lot worse than it could have been,” added 12-time stage winner Robbie McEwen.