An Astana rider goes down on the dry cobbles during an unusually warm Tour of Flanders.
The Muur: Stijn Devolder (Bel) of Quick Step powers away from Manuel Quinziato (Ita) of Liquigas and Quick Step teammate Sylvain Chavanel
Fans enjoying the weather and the sight of Belgian Stijn Devolder cresting The Muur first... with authority
Just like last year, Devolder had plenty of time to savour the win with no one else yet in sight during the home stretch.
Heinrich Haussler (Ger) of Cervelo Test Team avoided the field sprint and the crash (look carefully) to place 2nd. Philippe Gilbert (Bel) of Silence-Lotto was 3rd.
Podium celebration: L-to-R: 2nd Heinrich Haussler (Ger) Cervelo Test Team, 1st Stijn Devolder (Bel) Quick Step, 3rd Philippe Gilbert (Bel) Silence-Lotto
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