Costa misses Picardie after training accident

Rui Alberto Faria Da Costa (Caisse d'Epargne) waves to the crowd as he signs in

Rui Alberto Faria Da Costa (Caisse d'Epargne) waves to the crowd as he signs in (Image credit: Isabelle Duchesne)

Rui Costa (Caisse d'Epargne) has had to miss the Tour de Picardie after being hit by a car on his final training ride before leaving for France earlier this week. The Portuguese rider was not injured, but has been advised to rest for a few days.

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