It's a winner for Marcel Kittel after a crash takes down several top contenders. It looks like everyone is OK and will be back in the saddle tomorrow.
The early stages are accident prone as it is and the rain isn't helping.
Tomorrow is long and bumpy. The short climbs are worth some points so plenty of riders will be after Taylor Phinney's polka dot jersey. Sprint bonuses are abundant too.
Thanks for these updates. Dec 27, I crashed a mountain bike and broke my leg in 3 places. Wednesday, Bike to Work Day, was the first time I’ve been on a bike in six months.