Angry Cavendish in crash controversy
Kittel broke in the final few metres to pip Andre Greipel over the line, while Cavendish crossed in third having sat up in the final few metres.
The Manxman had been well placed when the sprint began but then clashed with Kittel’s lead-out man Tom Veelers, sending the Dutchman crashing to the floor. Although Cavendish remained upright, his rhythm had been lost and he gave up the chase. He was later involved in an angry confrontation with reporters and snatched a tape recorder from one of the reporters and retreated inside the team bus. .
