Monday, July 9, 2007

IMAGE TOUR DE FRANCE ( II )

Spectators dressed up as Napoleonic soldiers watch the pack

Men dressed as Napoleonic soldiers greet the pack as they make their way through the countryside

A Belgian cycling fan

The welcome is equally warm when the riders make their way across the border into Belgium

The USA's Fred Rodriguez receives treatment

A nasty looking crash inside the last 3km involving many riders causes havoc and leaves several hurt

Gert Steegmans

Tom Boonen looks set to win the stage but he is edged out in a sprint to the line by Quick-Step team-mate Gert Steegmans

Fabian Cancellara finishes the stage

Cancellara falls heavily in the crash and crosses the line nursing a hurt arm - but he will retain the yellow jersey

David Millar

David Millar remains in third place while fellow Briton Bradley Wiggins remains in fifth



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