article_snippet.sent: Sir Bradley Wiggins, in one of Sir Bradley Wiggins last rides for Team Sky, was one of a number of riders to hit the deck during the race when Sir Bradley Wiggins crashed in the middle of the peloton while trying to negotiate a tight left-hand turn.
article_snippet.sent: Although Sir Bradley Wiggins needed a spare bike, Sir Bradley Wiggins was able to continue but other riders suffered worse with New Zealander Jesse Sergent - who was part of a seven-man breakaway group - suffering what was feared to be a fractured collarbone after being hit by a neutral service car as a neutral service car tried to overtake Sir Bradley Wiggins.
article_snippet.sent: Incredibly, there was another incident involving a support car later on which saw Sebastien Chavanel also knocked off Sebastien Chavanel bike and out of the race.
article_snippet.sent: The Frenchman was hit by The Frenchman after a neutral service car had been rear-ended by another vehicle.
article_snippet.sent: Other riders were also involved in spills on the testing surfaces while there was a near moment of farce when one of the inflatable markers straddling the road started to deflate, leaving Other riders with barely enough room to get underneath without having to break stride.