Trent Lowe, Paris-Nice stage 3 Though the weather was finally on the side of the cyclists, chance was not today for Slipstream/Chipotle. On the last section of today’s 165 km stage, Trent Lowe (left) crashed into a pole that had not been indicated.

“It just suddenly appeared and I had no where to go,” said Trent. His bike broken, Trent waited with Christian, Danny and David for a new ride. Then it was all they could do to gain back lost time for the young Australian.

“It was just too bad because we were all feeling really good today and were in good position,” Trent continued. “Danny and Christian were going really well. They really worked and managed to help me make up a lot of time after the crash - at least a minute.”

Trent said though disappointed, the team was ready to rally for tomorrow’s penultimate stage finish at the Mont Serein ski station, 15 km up the north side of Mont Ventoux.

“Tomorrow, Christian and I are going to take a crack at a stage win. He is feeling really good and I think if we can get away, we have a chance.”

Slipstream stage 3 results
1. Kjell Carlstrom 4:39′14″

39. Trent Lowe +05′07″
46. David Millar +08′04″
65. Christian Vande Velde +17′06″
120. Christophe Laurent +19′36″
122. Tyler Farrar +019′36″
131. Lucas Euser +19′36″
134. Danny Pate +19′36″
145. Tom Peterson +19′36″

Slipstream GC after stage 3
1. Sylvain Chavanel 12:37′01″

21. Trent Lowe +04′23″
34. David Millar +07′21″
56. Christian Vande Velde +19′13″
74. Danny Pate +23′20″
99. Christophe Laurent +28′27″
118. Tyler Farrar +32′24″
143. Tom Peterson +46′29″
144. Lucas Euser +46′38″