Petacchi injured in run-in with planter

Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-Farnese Vini) is up on his feet and will be taken to the hospital for an exam.

Alessandro Petacchi (Lampre-Farnese Vini) is up on his feet and will be taken to the hospital for an exam. (Image credit: Bettini Photo)

Italian Alessandro Petacchi's participation in the upcoming sprinter's showdown at Tirreno-Adriatico may be in doubt after the Lampre-Farnese Vini rider injured his leg during training.