This time it looks like the culprit was another one of the Bile Beans, Sacha Modolo. But the race organisers also seem to be coming in for some criticism, for putting too many corners near the finish. Still one man’s painful meeting with the tarmac, is another man’s opportunity for a stage win. Coming through the chaos, was stage 3 bad boy Roberto Ferrari.
The Caveroo stayed upright this time. And thanks to a no-show in the sprint from Matt Goss, the Manx Missile’s fourth place was enough to earn him the points jersey.
Here’s some scores to look at.
And here's tomorrow's stage to look at. It's a rolling little number near the seaside. Too tough for the sprinters, so maybe the peloton will let a break stay away. Or maybe one of the many riders within a minute of J-Rod's lead will make a bid for the Pink Jersey.
As a responsible blogger, it is my duty to inform you that other bicycle races are available. And as I write this, the Amgen Tour Of California is rolling it’s way around California. I’ve not been paying it much attention, but I have noticed that Peter Sagan has won the first four stages.
I know that all the quality riders are in Italy at the moment, and that Sagan only has the likes of Tom Boonen and Marcel Kittel to beat, but it's still pretty impressive. I suspect the young Slovak may get his first Tour de France ride this year, and if he does he’ll definitely be under consideration for a spot on the Bile Beans. If the price is right of course
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