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CNN
12-05-2025
- Sport
- CNN
Runaway goat attempts to ram cyclist off bike in freak incident during Giro d'Italia
New Zealand cyclist Dion Smith got quite the scare during the third stage of this year's Giro d'Italia, after almost being knocked off his bike by a runaway goat on Sunday. The bizarre incident occurred during the 160km stage of the prestigious race, which started and finished in the Albanian town of Vlorë, as the peloton was on its fast descent down a hill. Smith, who rides for the Intermarche–Wanty team, said he had spotted a small herd of goats by the side of the road and moved to the right-hand side to avoid any potential collision. Unfortunately for him, one of the goats decided to dart across the road, right into the cyclist's path. Perhaps anticipating the collision, video footage showed the goat leaping into the air and brushing Smith's leg and back wheel. The rider was pushed onto the grass verge as a result, but managed to stay on his bike and rejoin the road shortly after. Meanwhile, the goat appeared unharmed and trotted away. 'I didn't have too much time to think. I could see it 10 seconds before, the policeman was trying to keep them all in, and then one or two started coming across,' Smith said, adding that he still loves animals. 'I mean, what can I say? I didn't know which way I was going to go, and everyone else went left. I chose right, but in the end, it was fine.' It's certainly not the first time a wild animal has caused chaos during the Giro d'Italia. In 2023, a dog caused a pileup after running onto the road, forcing several cyclists to slam on the brakes in rainy conditions. Speaking after this year's incident, Smith said he had been on alert for stray animals, but just never expected an issue with a goat. 'I probably expected more of a wild dog, but I guess there's a lot more goats down here,' he said, per Reuters. 'Albania's been great and it's beautiful down the south here. They've done really well and I've enjoyed it. It's been a different experience, just watch out for the goats!'
Straits Times
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Straits Times
Rider at Giro survives encounter with run-away goat
New Zealand rider Dion Smith survived a run-in with a stray goat before finishing the third stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday. Smith, who rides for the Intermarche–Wanty team, was on the 160km stage that started and finished in the Albanian town of Vlore when he was broad-sided by the charging mountain goat. Video footage showed the animal breaking out of a herd that had been kept under control as the peloton passed, before contacting the back wheel of Smith's bike. Somehow Smith managed to avoid crashing by going on the grass verge while the goat appeared unharmed by its antics. "I didn't have too much time to think," Smith said. "I could see it 10 seconds before, the policeman was trying to keep them all in, and then one or two started coming across. "I mean, what can I say? I didn't know which way I was going to go, and everyone else went left. I chose right, but in the end it was fine. Luckily, I stayed up." Animal incursions are not uncommon in professional road cycling. Two years ago at the Giro a dog took down Belgium's Remco Evenepoel while at the 2022 Tour de France a loose dog caused a crash involving another Belgium rider Yves Lampaert. Despite his close call with local wildlife, Smith said that Albania's three stages had been a success. "I probably expected more of a wild dog, but I guess there's a lot more goats down here," he said. "Albania's been great and it's beautiful down the south here. They've done really well and I've enjoyed it. It's been a different experience -- just watch out for the goats!" REUTERS Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
The Star
11-05-2025
- Sport
- The Star
Cycling-Rider at Giro survives encounter with run-away goat
(Reuters) -New Zealand rider Dion Smith survived a run-in with a stray goat before finishing the third stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday. Smith, who rides for the Intermarche–Wanty team, was on the 160km stage that started and finished in the Albanian town of Vlore when he was broad-sided by the charging mountain goat. Video footage showed the animal breaking out of a herd that had been kept under control as the peloton passed, before contacting the back wheel of Smith's bike. Somehow Smith managed to avoid crashing by going on the grass verge while the goat appeared unharmed by its antics. "I didn't have too much time to think," Smith said. "I could see it 10 seconds before, the policeman was trying to keep them all in, and then one or two started coming across. "I mean, what can I say? I didn't know which way I was going to go, and everyone else went left. I chose right, but in the end it was fine. Luckily, I stayed up." Animal incursions are not uncommon in professional road cycling. Two years ago at the Giro a dog took down Belgium's Remco Evenepoel while at the 2022 Tour de France a loose dog caused a crash involving another Belgium rider Yves Lampaert. Despite his close call with local wildlife, Smith said that Albania's three stages had been a success. "I probably expected more of a wild dog, but I guess there's a lot more goats down here," he said. "Albania's been great and it's beautiful down the south here. They've done really well and I've enjoyed it. It's been a different experience -- just watch out for the goats!" (Reporting by Martyn HermanEditing by Toby Davis)
Mint
11-05-2025
- Sport
- Mint
Cycling-Rider at Giro survives encounter with run-away goat
May 11 (Reuters) - New Zealand rider Dion Smith survived a run-in with a stray goat before finishing the third stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday. Smith, who rides for the Intermarche–Wanty team, was on the 160km stage that started and finished in the Albanian town of Vlore when he was broad-sided by the charging mountain goat. Video footage showed the animal breaking out of a herd that had been kept under control as the peloton passed, before contacting the back wheel of Smith's bike. Somehow Smith managed to avoid crashing by going on the grass verge while the goat appeared unharmed by its antics. "I didn't have too much time to think," Smith said. "I could see it 10 seconds before, the policeman was trying to keep them all in, and then one or two started coming across. "I mean, what can I say? I didn't know which way I was going to go, and everyone else went left. I chose right, but in the end it was fine. Luckily, I stayed up." Animal incursions are not uncommon in professional road cycling. Two years ago at the Giro a dog took down Belgium's Remco Evenepoel while at the 2022 Tour de France a loose dog caused a crash involving another Belgium rider Yves Lampaert. Despite his close call with local wildlife, Smith said that Albania's three stages had been a success. "I probably expected more of a wild dog, but I guess there's a lot more goats down here," he said. "Albania's been great and it's beautiful down the south here. They've done really well and I've enjoyed it. It's been a different experience -- just watch out for the goats!" (Reporting by Martyn Herman Editing by Toby Davis)
The Star
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Star
Cycling-Intermarche–Wanty's Faure-Prost sustains fractures, concussion after being hit by car
(Reuters) -French cyclist Alexy Faure-Prost's routine training session turned into a nightmare when he was struck by a car, but the 21-year-old escaped with fractures and a concussion. His team, Intermarche–Wanty, on Friday said Faure-Prost has started recovering at home after undergoing surgery. The incident occurred on Tuesday, a day before La Fleche Wallonne. Faure-Prost finished 10th overall in the Tour of Oman last year after having switched to Intermarche–Wanty from Wanty–Nippo–ReUz. "I collided with a vehicle and suffered a head injury with loss of memory, convulsions, 2 fractures in my left hand and a fractured left collarbone, which required stitches," Faure-Prost posted on Instagram on Friday. "I came home after 2 days in hospital and 1 successful hand operation! "Take care on the road, see you soon!" La Fleche Wallonne, a one-day race, started in the Belgian city of Ciney and concluded in Huy on April 23. It was won by UAE Team Emirates XRG's Slovenian rider, Tadej Pogacar. (Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Tom Hogue)
