Finish of Étoile de Bessèges stage sparks safety concerns

Some fans and professionals took to Twitter to complain about the route and the placement of photographers after the finish line

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The relatively small French stage race of Étoile de Bessèges is getting a lot more attention from cycling fans this year as it is one of the few races going ahead during the early season.

This increased focus on the 2.1-ranked race has resulted increased scrutiny after stage two in the Gard départment of south east France.

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