A large number of bikes have been stolen from Visma-Lease a Bike’s Vuelta a España squad overnight after thieves broke into team vehicles in their hotel near Turin.
According to Italian media outlets, up to 18 bikes were robbed, with Tuttobicisport going so far as to claim that the squad would perhaps have to borrow spare parts or bikes in order for their riders to participate in stage 3. The Italian specialist site also estimated the value of the stolen bikes at 250,000 euros
🇪🇸 #LaVuelta25Last night, our mechanics’ truck was broken into and several bikes were stolen. Our mechanics are working hard to ensure that the team is fully prepared for the third stage. The police have launched an investigation into the incident. pic.twitter.com/8RiNvAUAvjAugust 25, 2025
The mass theft comes hard on the heels of Visma leader Jonas Vingegaard’s spectacular victory and claiming of the red jersey in Limone Piemonte on stage 2.
Later on Monday morning, Visma also confirmed that their French sprinter Axel Zingle will have to leave the race after his struggles with a dislocated shoulder following the mass pile-up in the closing kilometres on stage 2 that also affected Vingegaard and multiple other riders.
Zingle managed to complete the stage, albeit dead last and 24:05 down on Vingegaard, but his team said that subsequent checkups on Monday showed that the 26-year-old could not continue.
The team released a statement on X, saying: “Unfortunately, after yesterday’s crash, our medical team had to decide that Axel Zingle is not fit enough to continue the Vuelta a España. His first Grand Tour with the team comes to an early end.”
Other riders badly affected by the fall included Guillaume Martin (Groupama-FDJ), who abandoned during the stage with two broken vertebrae, and Spain’s Jorge Arcas (Movistar) -…
Click Here to Read the Full Original Article at CyclingNews RSS Feed…