Pro Cycling: Tour Mediterranean 2010 Photos; Stage 4: La Londe les Maures - Biot 160km
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Today's medium mountain stage with an uphill finish in Biot suited Alejandro Valverde		share this photo
Blue skies but another freezing cold day at the start in La Londe Les Maures which race leader and Finland 's Jussi Veikkanen didn't mind		share this photo
The weather conditions looked good as a break formed		share this photo
Caisse d'Epargne working to bring it back for their captain, Alejandro Valverde		share this photo
With Julien El Farés of Cofidis leading a three man break by one-minute at the 114km mark near St. Paul en Foret, "the race was halted after authorities in the Alpes-Maritimes department warned of inclement conditions."		share this photo
According to Cyclingnews: "There was a long discussion of how to proceed. Initially it was thought that the race could continue to the final kilometres under the neutral flag, but then that plan was scuttled for an early finish line."		share this photo
And here's the evidence up the road. I guess there aren't snow plows in this region of France otherwise, this small amount of snow cover could have been dealt with by race officials. Update: there was also black ice in other spots.		share this photo
According to Velonews: "The race began yet again, but the pack refused to sprint for the victory and El Farés was given the unofficial victory."		share this photo
Not really the sort of win Julien El Farés was hoping for		share this photo
A[nother] disappointing stage finish for fans at this year's Tour Méditerranéen		share this photo
Pro Cycling: Tour Mediterranean 2010 Photos; Stage 4: La Londe les Maures - Biot 160km
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