Tim Merlier pipped Jonathan Milan to victory on a crash-strewn stage three of the Tour de France that saw Saturday's stage winner Jasper Philipsen forced to abandon in the green jersey. At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.

The two biggest names to crash in the chaotic third stage of the Tour de France were Jasper Philipsen and Remco Evenepoel. For the Alpecin-Deceuninck sprinter, it was immediately game over, while his compatriot from Soudal Quick-Step suffered no major consequences.