Nairo Quintana gets in the breakaway at the Route du Sud; wins basket of fruit

Nairo Quintana spent the best part of 150km in a two-man breakaway on stage one of the Route du Sud

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(Image credit: Watson)

In his first races since the end of April, Nairo Quintana (Movistar) surprised most onlookers by getting into a two man breakaway on the first stage of the Route du Sud.

The Colombian said he wanted to test his legs ahead of stage four's mountain extravaganza, but also to get some hard work in his legs ahead of the Tour de France.

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Stuart Clarke is a News Associates trained journalist who has worked for the likes of the British Olympic Associate, British Rowing and the England and Wales Cricket Board, and of course Cycling Weekly. His work at Cycling Weekly has focused upon professional racing, following the World Tour races and its characters.