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Tour de Romandie Photos; Stage 4: Bulle → Sion, 184 km

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The peloton descending the switchbacks of the cat 1 Col des Mosses near Aigle in the first half of the stage share this photo

The peloton on the valley road near Aigle, home of the UCI, on its way to Sionshare this photo
After escaping on Col des Mosses early in the race, the unsuccessful break beginning the climbs around Sion: Johann Tschopp (BMC), Jorge Azanza (Euskaltel-Euskadi), Eduard Vorganov and Petr Ignatenko (Katusha), Jean-Christophe Perraud (AG2R La Mondiale) and Guillaume Levarlet (Saur-Sojasun)share this photo

The peloton beginning the climbs on the finishing circuit around Sionshare this photo
Despite appearances, the treacherous mountainous circuit around Sion in windy conditions wasn't much fun for race leader Bradley Wiggins (Sky) or anyone elseshare this photo

When Luis Leon Sanchez (Rabobank) stomped on the pedals during the slight uphill run to the line, every one including his teammate Bauke Mollema knew the eventual outcomeshare this photo
After a chaotic descent into Sion, Luis Leon Sanchez (Rabobank) galloped away to his second straight power sprint finish. Rinaldo Nocentini (AG2R La Mondiale), right for 2nd, was the only one who could hold Sanchez' wheel.share this photo

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Another win dedicated to his deceased brothershare this photo

Known for his boyish grin, Luis Leon Sanchez is now a cagey veteran who is ticking off big stage wins. With the 10 bonus seconds for his second straight stage win, he now leads Bradley Wiggins by 9s going into the final day 16.5 km ITT at Crans Montana.share this photo

Tour de Romandie Photos; Stage 4: Bulle → Sion, 184 km

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