Johnny Hoogerland of The Netherlands, wearing the best climber's polka dot jersey, drinks during the 12th stage of the Tour de France, over 211 kilometers starting in Cugnaux and finishing in Luz Ardiden, Pyrenees region, France.
A fan waves a Basque flag while Spain's Samuel Sanchez celebrates as he wins the 12th stage of the 2011 Tour de France in Luz-Ardiden, southwestern France.
The shoe of Euskaltel-Euskadi team rider Samuel Sanchez of Spain, next to an award presenter as he celebrates on the podium after the 12th stage of the Tour de France, in Luz-Ardiden. Sanchez won the stage while Europcar rider Thomas Voeckler of France retained the leader's yellow jersey.
Norway's world road champion Thor Hushovd celebrates on the finish line as he wins the 13th stage of the 2011 Tour de France in Lourdes, southwestern France.
Dutch Rabo rider Laurens ten Dam is covered with blood after he crashed descending from the Col d'Agnes mountain pass, during the 14th stage of the Tour de France from Saint-Gaudens to Plateau de Beille. The Dutch rider finished the 168.5 km stage with gauze wrapped around his face to cover his bloodied nose.
Luxembourg's Andy Schleck answers a journalist's question prior to the start of the 192.5 km 15th stage of the 2011 Tour de France, run between Limoux and Montpellier, southern France.
Luxembourg's Andy Schleck (right) rides with Asutralia's Cadel Evans during the 16th stage of the 2011 Tour de France, run between Saint-Paul-Trois-Chateaux and Gap, the principal city of the Hautes-Alpes, southeastern France.