What unfortunate event occurred to Maertens on stage 8b of the 1977 Giro?
Disqualification
Lost the leader's jersey
Abandoned due to injury
Bike malfunction
Answer
In stage 8b of the 1977 Giro d'Italia, Lucien Van Impe claimed victory, while the unfortunate Maertens was forced to abandon the race due to an injury. Despite starting the stage in the pink jersey, Maertens' hopes of retaining the lead were dashed by this setback, marking a significant disappointment in his pursuit of overall success in the prestigious cycling event.
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