Paris-Nice 2010 Photos; Stage 5: Pernes-les-Fontaines - Aix-en-Provence 157km
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Astana was determined to chased down every break at the beginning of the stage so the peloton didn't have much time to enjoy the Provence scenery. The average speed for the second hour of racing was 45 kph.		share this photo
Finally with 50 km to go, this group of four escaped the Astana grasp. Quick Step's Carlos Barredo leads a group that included Cofdis' Rein Taaramae and Cervelo's Volodymir Gustov		share this photo
When they were caught, Ag2R left it to the Champion of France to either in win solo or to setup a bunch sprint for Nicolas Roche		share this photo
A2gR's Cyril Dessel (middle) was also instrumental in driving the pace that shed some names including RadioShack's Levi Leipheimer		share this photo
Frank Schleck and Caisse d'Epargne chasing now with the eventual winner lurking in the background and Alberto Contador in middle		share this photo
Liquigas' Peter Sagan gapped the field with two km to go for his second win in three days		share this photo
Those are some big names the 20 year-pld left in his dust including Alejandro Valverde (left) who placed third and normally excels in uphill sprints		share this photo
With today's win and the bonus time, Peter Sagan now sits 8th overall, 42 seconds back while his team leader, Roman Kreuziger is 3rd @ 25 seconds		share this photo
"It was a terrible stage," Alberto Contador said. "We tried to control the breaks for 100 kms but it's impossible for one team to control a race like Paris-Nice. Sagan is a very strong rider and I'm sure he will very quickly be a rival to watch in future races."		share this photo
Paris-Nice 2010 Photos; Stage 5: Pernes-les-Fontaines - Aix-en-Provence 157km
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