After fourth place in the second stage sprintSagan had warned of a good state of form, but before the start of the third day he decided to abandon the ‘Race of the two seas’.
Sagan presented a feverish picture and stomach pains that have forced him to leave the test and think about recovery to prepare other objectives. A complicated start to the season for the Slovakian, who previously had to delay his debut due to contracting Covid-19.
Summary 2nd stage: Marc Soler, protagonist of the day with a brave attack