Italian cyclist falls off 50-foot hill into ravine in terrifying crash

Cyclist Alessio Martinelli had to be taken to a hospital after a frightening crash and an estimated fall of 30-50 feet during the Giro d’Italia professional road bicycle Tuesday.The 24-year-old cyclist slid off his bike when turning down a bend in the rain, and he then fell down a rather steep hill and into a ravine in San Valentino, Italy.Martinelli’s team, the VF Group Bardiani CSF-Faizane, announced he is in stable condition and conscious before posting a photo of him flashing a thumbs-up with a bandaid on his chin.“Updates on Alessio Martinelli: Fortunately, medical examinations have ruled out fractures, only a trauma to the chin and right buttock,” the post said, as translated by Grok.The Cyclist’s bike appeared to slip out from underneath him while on Stage 16 of 21 of the 2,121-mile competition amid less-than-ideal weather conditions.As he came around the bend, he appeared to be attempting to brake before his front tire faltered, sending him down to the concrete.Both Martinelli and bike kept skidding toward the drop, which broadcasters reported to be 10-15 meters.One clip of the frightening scene showed no low barrier to stop Martinelli, who slid toward an area filled with trees as a small group of spectators watched.Martinelli was quickly rescued by emergency teams, who stretchered him out of the ravine with what appeared to be blood on his face....