Luckless Pooley hit by race motorbike at Flèche Wallonne

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Emma Pooley (AA Drink-Leontien.nl) failed to finish the Flèche Wallonne this afternoon, as her challenge for a second title was derailed by a freak motorbike crash and a series of mechanical problems.

In front, American climber Evelyn Stevens (Specialized-Lululemon) beat favourite Marianne Vos (Rabobank) in slow-motion battle for the line on the Mur de Huy, coming back past her with 50 metres to go.

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