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Paris-Nice 2009 Photos; Stage 5: Annonay - Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, 204km

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The peloton rolling past a vineyardshare this photo

The three-man break escaped early on and were never caught. L-R: Tony Martin (Ger) Team Columbia - Highroad, Jeremy Roy (Fra) Francaise Des Jeux, Thomas Voeckler (Fra) BBox Bouygues Telecomshare this photo

With 6.7k to go, Roy made his move.share this photo

"I benefited from the mind games between them [Voeckler and Martin]" who were more concerned with each other rather than the Frenchman who had never won a pro race...share this photo

... until today, 1st Jeremy Roy (Fra) Francaise Des Jeux. Winning time for the 204k hilly/mountainous stage: 4.58.47 (40.966 km/h)share this photo

He waited six years for this moment. Breaking through at Paris-Nice makes it even sweeter.share this photo

Paris-Nice 2009 Photos; Stage 5: Annonay - Vallon-Pont-d'Arc, 204km

« Stage 04 photosreturn to Paris-Nice 2009 photo galleryStage 06 photos »