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