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Paris-Nice Photos; Stage 6: Suze-la-Rousse → Sisteron, 177 km

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The peloton making it's way southeast to warmer weather during Stage 6. Not that far far to Nice now.share this photo

And then there were two very strong riders: the remnants of today's break after Luis Leon Sanchez attacked on Côte des Marquises with 12 km to goshare this photo
The finish in Sisteron came down to the two remaining break survivors; Jens Voigt (RadioShack-Nissan) took up the sprint first ahead Luis Leon Sanchez (Rabobank) with 100m to goshare this photo

These two "strong men of the peloton" are well matched and even have the same expressionsshare this photo
Breakaway artistsshare this photo

Luis Leon Sanchez coming around the veteren Jens Voigt share this photo
Luis Leon Sanchez wins by inches with a bike throw.  Last Km of Stage 6 (01:38 Spanish) — rtve.esshare this photo

Previously an overall winner at Paris-Nice (2009), Luis Leon Sanchez will have to settle for a fine stage win this year. This is his 4th career stage win at Paris-Nice.share this photo
Winning is especially emotional for Luis Leon Sanchez who always salutes his deceased brother on the podiumshare this photo

Bradley Wiggins (Sky) with his fifth Yellow Jersey, Two more days to go.share this photo

Paris-Nice Photos; Stage 6: Suze-la-Rousse → Sisteron, 177 km

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