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View of Mont Ventoux from
just outside the start town, Bédoin.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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The ever faithful Virenque fans
showed their support.
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Armstrong fans were already
thinking ahead to number 6.
Photo © Pete
Geyer.
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David Moncoutie (Cofidis) with a
couple of kilometers to go.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Anthony Geslin (Brioches La Boulangere) finished 59th
on the day, 10 minutes down, and did not make the Tour team.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Iker Camano (Euskaltel-Euskadi)
had the 21st best time.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Guillaume Auger (R.A.G.T. Semences-MG Rover)
doesn't hide what he's feeling.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Ivan Basso (CSC) finished 29th,
nearly 7 minutes down.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Inigo Landaluze finished 6th on a
great day for Euskaltel.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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José Azevedo (US Postal) had a
solid ride to finish 15th.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Thomas Voeckler (Brioches La Boulangere) finished 30th,
just behind Basso. Photo © Pete
Geyer.
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Sandy Casar (FDJeux.com) had a fine ride, finishing 19th.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Richard Virenque (Quick.Step-Davitamon) would not win
Ventoux on this day, finishing in 54th place.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Walter Beneteau (Brioches La Boulangere) gets
encouragement from a fan.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Santos Gonzalez (Phonak) finished 53rd.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Christophe Moreau (Credit Agricole) riding
into form for the Tour.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Stuart O'Grady (Cofidis) in the points jersey.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Levi Leipheimer (Rabobank) rode a solid stage, finishing 8th.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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David Millar (Cofidis) with 2 kilometers to go. Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Everyone wanted a photo of Lance Armstrong who finished in 5th place - 2 minutes behind the winner.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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José Gutierrez (Phonak) finished a strong 7th but lost the yellow jersey.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Tyler Hamilton (Phonak) finished second, confirming his status as a serious contender for the Tour.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Oscar Sevilla (Phonak) rode to a fantastic 3rd place
just 1 minute behind the winner
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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Iban Mayo (Euskaltel) put in a stunning performance, winning the day.
Photo © Pete Geyer.
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