Tiralongo out of the Giro

Paolo Tiralongo (Lampre - N.G.C) on the attack.

Paolo Tiralongo (Lampre - N.G.C) on the attack. (Image credit: Sirotti)

Astana's Paolo Tiralongo had to pull out of the Giro d'Italia after crashing during stage 6. The Italian rider stayed on the ground for a few minutes following his crash and was transported to the nearest hospital in Pontremoli. He🌸 bruised his right shoulder, knee and wrist and seemed to be shocked after his crash although radiography indicated that no bones were broken.