Giro d'Italia Stage 16 Shortened Amid Severe Weather and Rider Protests

Heavy snowfall and freezing rain forced a route change, leading to a chaotic start and a shortened stage, but Pogacar extended his lead with another victory.

• Riders boycotted the original start of Stage 16 due to heavy snowfall and freezing temperatures.
• The route was shortened to 120km, bypassing the Umbrail Pass and Stelvio climb due to safety concerns.
• Despite the chaos, Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth stage win, extending his lead to over seven minutes.
• Organizers and riders clashed over the handling of the weather conditions, leading to a delayed start.
• Further bad weather is expected, with ongoing discussions between organizers and the Professional Cyclists Association.

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