Julian Alaphilippe and Michał Kwiatkowski abandon Tour of the Basque Country

The two pre-race favourites are both out after stage three

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Favourites Julian Alaphilippe and Michał Kwiatkowski have both abandoned the Tour of the Basque Country.

The pair were both caught in a high-speed crash in the closing 5km of stage three, but were able to get back on and finish the stage.

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