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Del Toro was alert to the danger and soon closed the gap to Carapaz, with the rest of the peloton dropping back.

Van der Poel re-joined the peloton within just 10km of his crash and tussled with Pogacar through the hills.

Later that morning, at Vesta’s cavernous warehouse in Pico Rivera, workers packaged and loaded furniture onto trucks as the company’s interior designers browsed the aisles for items including lamps, board games, stuffed animals, Peloton bikes and framed art.

The photograph beautifully illustrates a unique 'peloton within a peloton' - the symmetry and harmony of the cyclists blending with the bare, wintry trees that form their own natural group.

The Spanish winter backdrop, with its muted tones and leafless trees, contrasts with the vibrant colors of the peloton, making the cyclists stand out even more.