May 12 (UPI) --A New Zealand cyclist competing in Europe's Giro d'Italia had a near brush with disaster when a stray goat collided with his leg and back wheel -- and the moment was caught on camera.

New Zealand cyclist Dion Smith got quite the scare during the third stage of this year’s Giro d’Italia, after almost being knocked off his bike by a runaway goat on Sunday. The bizarre incident ...

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May 11 (Reuters) - New Zealand rider Dion Smith survived a run-in with a stray goat before finishing the third stage of the Giro d'Italia on Sunday. Smith, who rides for the Intermarche–Wanty team, ...

Goat recognizes the GOAT Dion Smith is the chosen man for this Giro d'Italia pic.twitter.com/sd3FrIiTUm— Intermarché-Wanty (@IntermarcheW) May 11, 2025 May 12 (UPI ...