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Back in Europe KBK17-a
After racing below and near the equator, the peloton has now begun its campaign on the roads of northern Europe. The riders face short steep climbs, many covered with pave and line with enthusiastic cold cycling fans cheering them on. With a traditional early break up the road, it fell to Ian Stannard (Sky) - followed by Greg Van Avermaet (BMC) - to pull the peloton along in pursuit across the roads of Belgium.