Mark Cavendish finished second from last in stage three of the Santos Tour Down Under in Australia.
Cav was involved in a crash during a sprint at the end of the second stage of the event, and finished with blood streaming from his face and cuts and abrasions on his arms and legs.
He received medical treatment including facial stitches.
Rugby: Manx club's passionate plea for new players
Western Vikings keen to bring in new additions to club and sport
Football: Castletown beat southern rivals to go top of Division 2
Peel win nine-goal thriller at Laxey in the premier league (Results: 25 Oct)
Rugby: Douglas continue strong run at Birkenhead Park
Western Vikings win close-fought Manx Shield encounter
Hockey: Valkyrs B move to the top of Mixed Division One
Two Island national sides take EH Championship wins
