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Dwars door Vlaanderen Gallery: Rain, wind, and cobbles

The peloton faces brutal conditions with cold temperatures, rain, and wind on a day of cobblestone racing in Belgium.

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Temperatures at the start were in the low 40s with steady rain falling. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Riders lined up for 180 kilometers of racing from Roeselare to Waregem. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Even in the bad weather, fans were out to take in some racing. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Maximiliano Richeze had a puncture. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Rain gear was at the ready for Alejandro Valverde. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Conditions were nasty at Dwars door Vlanderen. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Greg Van Avermaet got into a move with Tiesj Benoot, but they were chased down by Sep Vanmarcke. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Alexandre Pichot and Niccolo Bonifazio attacked the peloton. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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The peloton rode past a cycling-inspired mural on the way to Waregem. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Tony Martin led a small group off the front. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Alejandro Valverde looked comfortable racing and attacking in the nasty conditions. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Luke Durbridge tried to escape. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Nairo Quintana raced Dwars door Vlanderen to get some time in on the cobbles of Belgium. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Tiesj Benoot was riding on great form at Dwars door Vlanderen but was unable to break away in the final kilometers. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Sep Vanmarcke initiated the winning move but ended up finishing third on the day. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images
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Yves Lampaert played his cards right to claim victory at Dwars door Valnderen for the second year in a row. Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images

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