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Greg Henderson (Sky) wins stage 1
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Alejandro Valverde (Caisse d'Eparnge) leads the group with overall leader Lars Boom (Rabobank)
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The windmills spin along with the riders
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Lars Boom (Rabobank) puts in a big effort in the breakaway.
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Tom Veelers (Skil-Shimano) and Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) put in a brief move.
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Alejandro Valverde in the KOM jersey on the move.
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Lars Boom (Rabobank) celebrates his second day in yellow.
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Philippe Gilbert (Omega Pharma-Lotto) with Tom Veelers in a short-lived break.
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Lars Boom (Rabobank) maintained his overall lead.
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Greg Henderson (Team Sky) was all smiles on the podium
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The windmills were generating a lot of power on a blustery day in France.
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