Basso and Bettini crash in Tirreno-Adriatico

The peloton passes through

The peloton passes through (Image credit: Sirotti)

Crashes have plagued all of the early season races, and stage three of Tirreno-Adriatico was no different. With less than 40 kilometres to go, a large group of were caught up in a wreck, including World Champion Paolo Bettini (Quickstep) and Tour de France hopeful Ivan Basso (Discovery Channel). While Bettini got through the wreck without injury, Ivan Basso went to the hospital after finishing the stage, complaining of wrist pain.