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Roche slips to sixth in France

Nicholas Roche (right) and Philip Deignan
Nicholas Roche (right) and Philip Deignan

Overnight leader Nicolas Roche has dropped to sixth overall in the Tour de l'Avenir in France following Tuesday's sixth stage.

The Cofidis rider is one minute behind the new overall leader Moises Duenas Nevado, who won the 161km sixth stage between Nancy and La Bresse.

Ireland's other participant Philip Deignan lies 26th overall.

Today's seventh stage will take the riders from La Bresse to Ornans.

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