Arthur Vichot on stage four of the Tour de Suisse
It may not have played much of a part in determining the result of stage five of the Tour de Suisse, but the descent off the Simplonpass will probably be the most memorable moment of yesterday's stage for most of the riders.
The wide, well-surfaced descent saw the riders hit some astonishing speeds, with a number hitting top speeds of more than 130kmh (80mph), making this one of the fastest descents that they will do all season.
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