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The peloton is on the start line in Bellegarde at the start of Stage 1 of the 2018 Etoile de Besseges.  2018 stage racing in France and Europe is about to begin.
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The stage 1 breakaway: Michiel Dieleman, Aritz Bagues and Milan Menten.
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The peloton chases after the breakaway.
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Milan Menten climbs the Cote de la Tour ahead of his breakaway companions during Stage 1.
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Michiel Dieleman climbs the Cote de la Tour.
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Aritz Bagues climbs Cote de la Tour.
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The peloton climbs the Cote de la Tour.
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Stage 1 to Beaucaire comes down to a sprint finish.
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Marc Sarreau (FDJ) wins Stage 1 in Beaucaire.
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Stage 1 winner Marc Sarreau (FDJ) celebrates on the podium in Beaucaire.
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Marc Sarreau (FDJ) is first race leader.
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