Zabel Wins Third Tour Stage
Germany’s Erik Zabel edged sprint specialist Mario Cipollini to win the third Tour de France stage victory of his cycling career at the 195-kilometer third stage.
France’s Frederic Moncassin took the overall lead by earning an 8-second time bonus for his third-place finish, moving ahead of Alex Zulle at 7 seconds back, and Evgeny Berzin, 10 seconds back.
Five-time defending champion Miguel Indurain is in sixth place, 19 seconds back, within easy striking distance.