The Paris-Nice peloton in action on stage 1.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) wins stage one of Paris-Nice.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) checks to make sure he's got the win.
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The bunch faced windy conditions early on.
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Damien Gaudin (Europcar) will wear the polka dot jersey on stage two.
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Gorka Izaguirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Damien Gaudin (Europcar)
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Jermoe Pineau (Quick Step) in action on stage one.
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Jurgen Van Den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) will come to the fore later
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Pierre Cazaux (Euskaltel-Euskadi) puts in a dig.
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The peloton on stage one of Paris-Nice.
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Spring arrives in France with Paris-Nice.
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Gorka Izaguirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Damien Gaudin (Europcar) put
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Danish champion Nicki Sorensen (Saxo Bank).
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) takes the biggest win of his career.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) held off the bunch to win.
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Damien Gaudin (Europcar) was off the front for much of the day.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) also leads the young rider classification.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) is overall leader.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) on the podium.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) was delighted with the win.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) timed his final effort to perfection.
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Rob Ruigh (Vacansoleil-DCM) celebrates his teammate De Gendt's success.
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Jens Voigt (Saxo Bank-Sungard) was swallowed up in the finishing sprint.
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Jeremy Roy (FDJ) held off the bunch but couldn't beat De Gendt.
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Jeremy Roy (FDJ) came very close to the win.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) celebrates his win.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) wins in Houdan.
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Xabier Zandio (Sky) leads the bunch.
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Xabier Zandio (Sky) controls affairs at the head of the race.
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Gorka Izaguirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Damien Gaudin (Europcar) were
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Geraint Thomas (Sky) is British champion.
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Greg Henderson (Sky) sprinted to fifth place.
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French champion Thomas Voeckler (Europcar) is a popular figure.
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Romain Feillu (Vacansoleil-DCM) salutes the French crowd.
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Belgian champion Stijn Devolder (Vacansoleil-DCM).
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Chris Anker Sorensen (Saxo Bank-Sungard) looks forward to stage one.
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Amael Moinard (BMC) had a solid 2010.
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Gorka Izaguirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Damien Gaudin (Europcar) plough
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) was stunned by his success.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil) donned the race leader's jersey after winning
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Yoann Offredo (FDJ) is showing signs that he will progress still further
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Heinrich Haussler (Garmin-Cervelo) is aiming to transfer his Qatar form
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Simon Gerrans is part of a strong Sky line-up.
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Jeremy Hunt (Sky) has a wealth of experience.
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Damien Gaudin (Europcar) rode his heart out.
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Gorka Izaguirre (Euskaltel-Euskadi) and Damien Gaudin (Europcar) made
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Christophe Le Mevel (Garmin-Cervelo) is settling well into his new team.
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Jakob Fuglsang (Leopard Trek) could shine as the race gets closer to Nice.
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Romain Feillu has flown the flag for Vacansoleil-DCM this season.
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Rob Ruigh and Lieuwe Westra of Vacansoleil-DCM.
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Frank Schleck (Leopard Trek) in his discreet Luxembourg champion kit.
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Geoffroy Lequatre (RadioShack) is aiming to make strides in the Classics
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil) can't believe he's done it!
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) wins in Houdan.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) takes the win.
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Matteo Carrara (Vacansoleil-DCM) at stage one of Paris-Nice.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil-DCM) is overall leader.
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Stijn Devolder (Vacansoleil-DCM) before the off.
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil) surprised everyone by winning stage 1 of
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Thomas De Gendt (Vacansoleil) looks back to realize he's won the stage.
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