Yates abandons Giro on morning of stage 3, fractures confirmed for Soler and Vine

Adam Yates, UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader for the Giro d'Italia, will not start the last day of racing in Bulgaria after being caught up in the mass crash that resulted in a brief neutralisation of stage 2, and the immediate withdrawal of teammates Marc Soler and Jay Vine. "Unfortunately we were badly affected by the crash on stage 2 yesterday," team doctor Adrian Rotunno said in a team statement. "Jay Vine suffered a concussion and an elbow fracture. Marc Soler has a pelvic fracture. At this stage, neither should require surgery. “Adam Yates suffered a heavy abrasions and a laceration to his left ear. He was initially assessed on site for concussion, and cleared to continue, but subsequently he has shown delayed concussive symptoms. He will not take the start of stage 3 today. “All three are under observation of our medical staff and will travel home in the coming days to continue their recovery and rehab.” UAE’s Giro left in tatters after stage 2 crashTeam leader Adam Yates finished stage 2 bloodied and almost 14 minutes down, while Marc Soler and Jay Vine were forced to abandon.Escape CollectiveKit Nicholson