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 | Dessel showed he is indeed in excellent condition, and aside from spending nearly half the race in the front positions, he fought back from tough attacks from both Salmon and Voeckler on the final climb to keep himself in contention for the win. |
| Dessel was the danger man in the sprint, so both riders were eager to bid him adieu. |
| Dessel was forced to start the sprint and lead out the other two, and though he gave it everything he had, Voeckler had the answer and the final kick necessary to win by a length, becoming France's new national champion. |
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