Category: TDF Live Pix

Pellizotti and Casar prepare for sprint in Le Puy, Stage 19

Photo by Emeric Bisbee

Franco Pellizotti (Liquigas-Bianchi) and Sandy Casar (Francaise Des Jeux) line up behind Oscar Pereira (not shown) on way to finish in Le Puy.

After Giuseppe Guerini's win, Casar came in 2nd, Pellizotti 3rd, and Pereira 4th. Frenchman Casar won most combative rider on Friday.

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Lining up for sprint in Le Puy

Photo by Emeric Bisbee

Bert Grabsch (Phonak) looks over his shoulder at Kurt-Asle Arvesen (CSC), Nicholas Portal (Ag2r-Prevoyance) and Sylvain Chavanel (Cofidis) on the approach to the finish at Le Puy. Arveson won this sprint for 6th place.

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Giuseppe Guerini sprints toward finish in Le Puy

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T-Mobile rider charged ahead in last kilometer. It was his first win since Alp d'Huez in 1999.

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Stage 18 winner Marcos Serrano

Photo by Emeric Bisbee

Liberty Seguros rider celebrates winning his first Tour de France stage victory after trying every year since 1999.

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Armstrong on the podium in Mende

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Lance Armstrong on the podium in Mende, Stage 18.

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