Michael Matthews crashes out of Paris-Nice

Michael Matthews trains with Team Sunweb in Calpe, Spain

Michael Matthews trains with Team Sunweb in Calpe, Spain (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Michael Matthews (Team Sunweb) was an early victim at Paris-Nice, crashing out on stage 1 to Saint-Germain-en-Laye on Sunday. The Australian came into the French race looking to improve his form ahead of Milan-San Remo but was left on the deck on the first stage.