Race Report: On a day that saw spectacular crashes, unprecedented neutralizations, abandonments, chaos, lost jerseys and fantastic attacks, it all came down to the Wall of Huy, and it was the specialist classic climber of Joaquim Rodrguez who rode the rest of the race off his wheel to take the win atop the famous climb.This years Tour has been billed as a-classic-a-day and its fitting that the man at the top of the standings at the start of the day was in every sense a classic rider. With Etixx – Quick-Step employing their usual crosswind tactics to such devastating effect yesterday, the race was wide open with two of the big favorites caught on the wrong side of the break, but Etixx had their eye on the stage prize. In the end, the train went too early and Cavendish hit the front sooner than he would have liked and faded before the line. When he realized he would miss the win he backed off and this allowed a fast-charging Cancellara (Trek Factory Racing) to claim third spot, and the time bonus that went with it, to elevate himself above Cavs teammate Tony Martin and take Yellow.Stage 3, a mini FlecheTodays stage was a mini Fleche Wallonne and this particular classic is one that doesnt suit Cancellara, but if he were to lose the jersey today then tomorrows mini Paris Roubaix is one that he excels in and he could be in yellow once again. Well, that was the theory anyway,...
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