Paris-Nice Photos; Stage 1: Houdan → Houdan, 155 km
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A very chilly start to the 2011 Paris-Nice. Vino downing some vino?		share this photo
It may have been chilly, but there was plenty of sunshine as the peloton meandered around Houdan chasing a break		share this photo
The peloton winding its way around Houdan which means “House on the Hill” in French.		share this photo
The peloton getting a time check on the break up the road...		share this photo
After escaping with 40 km to go, this three man break maintained a slim lead over the final kms. That's 39 year-old (racing age) Jens Voigt, the oldest rider in the race, with his mouth open scooping up as much air as possible.		share this photo
The peloton bearing down on the three break riders (Thomas de Gendt, Jérémy Roy and Jens Voigt) just meters from the line		share this photo
It didn't look like it from the head on camera angle, but Thomas DE GENDT (Vacansoleil-DCM) had plenty of time to celebrate. With the banners on the dividers, Vacansoleil gets double exposure in this shot.		share this photo
Hallelujah... the break succeeds: Thomas DE GENDT (VACANSOLEIL-DCM) wins stage 1 in front of the charging peloton. 2nd (right) was Jérémy ROY (FDJ) (+ 00' 01"). More photos including the podium shots still to come...		share this photo
Most people thought this would be a sprint finish. Expect the unexpected at Paris-Nice. Happens every year.		share this photo
Easily the biggest win of his young career. His last win was stage 4 of Tour de Wallonie in 2009.		share this photo
24 year-old Belgian Thomas DE GENDT is your stage 1 winner.		share this photo
Winning the first day gives you the added perk of a Yellow Jersey		share this photo
Paris-Nice Photos; Stage 1: Houdan → Houdan, 155 km
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