Quintana stretches his legs in Route du Sud breakaway

Nairo Quintana enjoying his day in the breakaway

Nairo Quintana enjoying his day in the breakaway (Image credit: RDS - Henri Jean)

Nairo Quintana (Movistar) came into the Route du Sud with bib number 1 on his back and the aim to ramp up his preparation for the Tour de France, but most expected him to show himself later in the week when the race hits the Pyrenees. But the Colombian had other ideas, and entered into the day's breakaway, spending 150km off the front and mopping up enough time bonuses to sit third overall after the bunch sprint finale.

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