BASTIA, France — The Tour de France’s first visit to Corsica started uneventfully Saturday, as riders rode calmly out of a picture-perfect harbor town under sunny skies. But as the peloton arrived in Bastia nearly five hours later, the race became unglued: a team bus stuck at the finish line threatened the opening stage’s conclusion, then a massive crash involving contenders like Alberto Contador spoiled a much-anticipated sprint finish. Out of the chaos, an up-and-coming sprinter named Marcel Kittel of Germany became the surprise winner of Stage 1....
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