Giro d’Italia leader Steven Kruijswijk crashes into snow drift on descent (video)

Steven Kruijswijk has a heart-in-mouth moment on the descent of the Colle dell'Agnello, crashing hard into a snow drift at the side of the road

Steven Kruijswijk had a few moments of panic midway through the stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia, crashing spectacularly on the descent of the Colle Dell'Agnello.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.