Gaviria relegated after collision with DSM train at Giro d'Italia

The sprint on stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia
Team DSM riders in the distant left were shut out of the sprint on stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia (Image credit: Getty Images Sport)

The race jury relegated Fernando Gaviria (UAE Team Emirates) on stage 6 of the Giro d'Italia after the Colombian clashed with the DSM duo of Alberto Dainese and Cees Bol in the home straight. 

After being hampered by mechanical issues the previous afternoon, and publicly blaming his bike, there was more frustration for the Gaviria, who waved his arm in remonstration as he freewheeled to the line.

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