(Watson)
In his first races since the end of April, Nairo Quintana (Movistar) surprised most onlookers by getting into a two man breakaway on the first stage of the Route du Sud.
The Colombian said he wanted to test his legs ahead of stage four's mountain extravaganza, but also to get some hard work in his legs ahead of the Tour de France.
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