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Alasdair Fotheringham

Mikel Landa the latest rider forced out of Giro d'Italia as scans reveal pelvis fracture that was missed initially

Mikel Landa during the 2026 Volta a Catalunya.

Veteran Grand Tour star Mikel Landa (Soudal-QuickStep) has become the second top racer in a matter of hours to announce that he will not be taking part in the Giro d'Italia this year.

Landa, 36, is still recovering from a broken pelvis caused in the crash he suffered during stage 2 of the Itzulia Basque Country, when he was struck by the driver of a race organisation vehicle.

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