Caleb Ewan leaves the Giro d'Italia and will not be at the start of the 12th stage, from Parma to Genoa, announced the Lotto.
Ewan was fifth in the stage won yesterday by the Italian Alberto Dainese.
The Australian, 27, also left last year, during the eighth stage, and now there are five retirements in as many participations in the Giro, where he won five stages, in 2017, 2019 and 2021. His best result is this. year is a second place conquered at the finish line in Scalea.
"As originally planned, Caleb leaves the Giro in the second week of racing. With many mountain stages in sight, it has been decided with the team that he will return home," said the Belgian team.
"After a short period of rest, he will prepare for his next big goal of the season, the Tour de France, where he will aim for victory in the sprinter taps," added Lotto.
