VIDEO: Wild goat forces peloton to take evasive action during 2025 Giro d'Italia

In one of the most surreal and unexpected moments in recent cycling history, a goat made its way onto the course during the opening third of the stage. As the peloton sped through the winding roads of the Albanian countryside, the animal suddenly darted across the path of the riders. In a split second, it narrowly avoided a collision with an Intermarché – Wanty rider, who had to swerve to avoid being knocked off course.

Fortunately, no one was injured, and the goat, seemingly unfazed, managed to quickly make its way off the road without any harm. Despite the brief chaos, the riders were able to regain their rhythm, but the moment certainly left everyone in a state of disbelief. It was a reminder of the unpredictable nature of cycling, where anything — even a surprise appearance by a goat — can happen.

See the crazy scenes for yourself in the video down below!