Medical reports & withdrawals Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 stage 5 - Three more riders abandon on difficult stage

Crashes, illness and withdrawals are an unavoidable part of any stage race, and Tirreno-Adriatico is likely to be no exception. From high-speed sprints to decisive time trials and mountain stages, the "Race of the Two Seas" often places riders under physical stress.

This rolling medical report tracks all confirmed injuries, DNFs and withdrawals throughout Tirreno-Adriatico 2026, with daily updates following each stage. As incidents occur, teams release assessments, riders undergo medical checks, and race plans are reshaped in real time. Below, you will find the latest verified information on crashes, health concerns and rider status as the race unfolds.

NSN Cycling Team's Oded Kogut slid out painfully on the very first corner of his time-trial. The Israeli nevertheless finished the stage, albeit in last position.

Lennert van Eetvelt was a DNS at the start of the day, with his Lotto-Intermarche team reporting lingering effects from a Strade Bianche crash

On the stage itself, Martin Marcellusi was involved in a scary moment as he somersaulted off-road and down an embankment. Thankfully though, he managed to get back on his bike finish the stage.

Then in the gravel finale, the likes of Thymen Arensman, Matteo Jorgenson and Carlos Samudio were among the riders to slide out painfully.

Nothing to note.

Alpecin-Premier Tech's Michael Gogl crashed whilst attempting to put on a rain jacket. The incident was then immediately made much scarier as a TV motorbike following behind went straight over him. Thankfully, he was able to get back on his bike and finish the stage.

Fernando Gaviria did not finish the stage whilst Xandro Meurisse and Ilan van Wilder were both DNS on the day. Giovanni Aleotti crashed during the stage.