Hello and welcome to live coverage of stage four of the Giro d'Italia. With the world of cycling in a complete state of shock, a neutralised stage is expected as riders pay their respect to the late Wouter Weylandt, tragically killed in yesterday's stage.

Amid terribly sad scenes, we bring an end to today's live coverage of the Wouter Weylandt tribute stage. Many thanks for following and stay safe.

While Farrar is all but certain to leave the race tonight, it remains to be seen if Leopard Trek will continue in this year's Giro. The eight riders are currently in an emotional huddle alongside team manager Brian Nygaard.

There are many teary eyes out there, and most of the Leopard Trek riders plus Tyler Farrar can be seen wiping their eyes. They are not the only one, as the camera pans over the peloton to show many others also welling up. A fine tribute this has been.

Arm in arm, hand in hand, these nine riders cross the line. And one live internet commentator has a tear in his eye.

The eight Leopard Trek riders and Tyler Farrar ride in a line under the one-to-go banner to a standing ovation in Livorno.

Say what you like about the doping and the controversies and the spats, but cycling is a special sport and one never ceases to amaze me. This is really lovely and incredibly sad.

Such a nice touch to have Farrar complete the Leopard Trek team line up there.

Tyler Farrar looks close to tears as he joins the Leopard Trek riders, taking the place of his best friend in the team line up.

The Leopard Trek riders are approaching the front and are beginning to fan out in a line across the width of the road.

It has to be said that David Harmon and Sean Kelly in the Eurosport commentary box have done a tremendous job holding the coverage together with their sensitive, kind, poignant and informed words and opinions. Well done to you both.

The Garmin-Cervelo team of pink jersey David Millar and Wouter Weylandt's best friend Tyler Farrar are on the front. That's a nice touch.

The riders of Androni Giocattoli lead the peloton over the summit of the climb at Castellaccio.

NEWSFLASH: The state pathologist carrying out Wouter Weylandt's autopsy has announced that the Belgian rider died instantly from his fall and would have felt no pain. It's a small consolation on a very sad day indeed.

HTC lead the peloton up the steep climb to Montenero. This short but demanding test has a maximum gradient of 18% and is reminiscent of the fabled Poggio climb. It would no doubt have been a key part of today's stage under happier circumstances.

It was a short stint for RadioShack on the front. Now it's the turn of HTC-Highroad.

RadioShack hit the front of the peloton. They will be the penultimate team before Leopard Trek take the lead and bring this tribute ride to a fitting conclusion.

Pink jersey David Millar is deep in conversation with HTC-Highroad's Frantisek Rabon as Rabobank take over from Movistar on the front of the peloton. Earlier today, Millar rode out ahead in front of the peloton to pay tribute to Wouter Weylandt as the race leader.

It's Movistar's turn now, with Rabobank and then RadioShack forming behind. Eurosport commentator and former Paris-Roubaix winner Magnus Backstedt has just tweeted: "Finding it hard to watch the Giro today! Makes me think how lucky i have been SO many times. Feeling for Wouters family."

CRASH: As Liquigas lead the peloton under the 50-to-go banner, a handful of riders hit the deck at the back of the bunch. They include Quick Step's Francesco Reda and Katusha's Eduard Vorganov, who already suffered a nasty spill in the second stage of the race.

Liquigas are coming to the front now in what is proving to be a highly dignified procession. On the back, Quick Step's Dario Cataldo appears to have a puncture.