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Tour de France 2: Thor Hushovd powers to victory

Alejandro Valverde ready to go

  • Thor Hushovd won the day in St Brieuc
  • Alejandro Valverde retained the yellow jersey
  • Mark Cavendish before the start of stage 2
  • Alejandro Valverde ready to go
  • Valverde shakes hands with Philippe Gilbert, wearing the green points jersey
  • Samuel Dumoulin (Cofidis) waits for the off in Auray
  • The peloton rumbles along on Breton roads
  • The Tour is a real thrill for the canine population
  • Sylvain Chavanel and Thomas Voeckler make the break of the day
  • Stage winner Thor Hushovd on the podium
  • Thor Hushovd gets a kiss

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Alejandro Valverde ready to go

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