Tour de France: Stage 17 Photo Gallery Joux Plane
Ben Ross photos on top of Joux Plane

Photo c. Ben Ross

The Tour is a family affair. Photo c. Ben Ross

Crowds line the summit of Joux Plane Photo c. Ben Ross

A riders view of the "Fan Tunnel"       Photo c. Ben Ross

Polka dots rule on Joux Plane         Photo c. Ben Ross

Cofidis rider with newspaper to stuff in jersey
            Photo c. Ben Ross

The autobus arrives at the summit. Phonak rider stuffs newspaper under his jersey. Photo c. Ben Ross

The final climb for Robbie on his way to Paris in the green jersey. Photo c. Ben Ross

In Europe cycling is a lifetime sport. Photo c. Ben Ross