Sprinting into drama (Stage 3)
While most of the stage was a quiet one, the drama came in the notable crashes around the sprints. Christophe, Macka, and Caleb Ewan captured the grit and unpredictability of the day, reflecting on the main incidents during racing, and the aftermath of the big falls.
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