The Slovak Peter Sagan, who arrived in Tirreno-Adriatico in poor shape due to a fever last week, gave up the start of the 3rd stage on Wednesday March 9, the organizers of the Italian race announced. Winter recruit of the French team TotalEnergies, the triple world champion (2015, 2016 and 2017) got involved in the battle for the stage victory on Tuesday, during the first bunch sprint won by Belgian Tim Merlier, finishing fourth. According to several specialized media, Sagan would have given up because of a fever and stomach pains. Sagan, whose winter preparation has already been disrupted by a positive Covid-19 test in January, has planned to participate with his new team in most of the classics he enjoys, including Milan-Sanremo on March 19, before the Tour. of France.
out of form, Peter Sagan is not at the start of the 3rd stage of Tirreno-Adriatico
