Amgen tour of California 2012

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On the start line in Pau

  • The HTC-Columbia bikes were kept out of the rain.

    The HTC-Columbia bikes were kept out of the rain.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank)

    Fabian Cancellara (Saxo Bank)

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • The Lapierre bikes ready for the Francaise des Jeux riders.

    The Lapierre bikes ready for the Francaise des Jeux riders.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Jurgen van den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has a custom decorated Canyon bike.

    Jurgen van den Broeck (Omega Pharma-Lotto) has a custom decorated Canyon bike.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Mick Rogers (HTC-Columbia)

    Mick Rogers (HTC-Columbia)

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • The largely Spanish crowd at the finish cheered for Contador and Schleck

    The largely Spanish crowd at the finish cheered for Contador and Schleck

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • George Hincapie's BMC Impec bike.

    George Hincapie's BMC Impec bike.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • BMC are using Continental wet tyres for today's stage.

    BMC are using Continental wet tyres for today's stage.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • A tired looking Thor Hushovd (Cervelo TestTeam) finished 30 minutes behind Schleck but kept the green points jersey

    A tired looking Thor Hushovd (Cervelo TestTeam) finished 30 minutes behind Schleck but kept the green points jersey

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Mark Cavendish (HTC-Columbia) made it to the summit finish and can look forward to possible sprints in Bordeaux and Paris

    Mark Cavendish (HTC-Columbia) made it to the summit finish and can look forward to possible sprints in Bordeaux and Paris

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • An ill and injured David Millar (Garmin-Transitions) finished next to last at 32:47 but should now be able to make to Paris

    An ill and injured David Millar (Garmin-Transitions) finished next to last at 32:47 but should now be able to make to Paris

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • The start of the last mountain stage was held in Pau.

    The start of the last mountain stage was held in Pau.

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Former riders Jo Planckaert and Wim Vansevenant seem to show the signs of fatigue.

    Former riders Jo Planckaert and Wim Vansevenant seem to show the signs of fatigue.

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Nico Mattan talks with Bouygues Telecom.

    Nico Mattan talks with Bouygues Telecom.

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé

  • Chris Horner (RadioShack) was eighth on the stage and moved up to tenth overall

    Chris Horner (RadioShack) was eighth on the stage and moved up to tenth overall

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) again worked hard for Contador

    Paolo Tiralongo (Astana) again worked hard for Contador

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Will Cyclingnews reporter Brecht Decaluwé be in yellow in Paris?

    Will Cyclingnews reporter Brecht Decaluwé be in yellow in Paris?

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • This stuntman entertained the crowd before the start in Pau.

    This stuntman entertained the crowd before the start in Pau.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Will Alberto Contador add the 2010 Tour to his palmares?

    Will Alberto Contador add the 2010 Tour to his palmares?

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • There are huge posters of the Tour winners in the start village.

    There are huge posters of the Tour winners in the start village.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • The Look bikes await the Cofidis riders.

    The Look bikes await the Cofidis riders.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Thanks Lance.

    Thanks Lance.

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  • The Wilier Triestina bikes where fitted with wet weather tyres.

    The Wilier Triestina bikes where fitted with wet weather tyres.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Lampre mechanic Pengo told Cyclingnews he was putting 7.5bar in the tyres instead of the usual 11.

    Lampre mechanic Pengo told Cyclingnews he was putting 7.5bar in the tyres instead of the usual 11.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Garmin-Transitions are using low-profile rims.

    Garmin-Transitions are using low-profile rims.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Mechanic Geoff Brown watches over the Felt team bikes.

    Mechanic Geoff Brown watches over the Felt team bikes.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Garmin-Transitions are using the special Vittoria Aquagrip tyres.

    Garmin-Transitions are using the special Vittoria Aquagrip tyres.

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) got changed at the summit

    Alexandre Vinokourov (Astana) got changed at the summit

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Cadel Evans (BMC) finished 12 minutes behind Schleck and Contador

    Cadel Evans (BMC) finished 12 minutes behind Schleck and Contador

    Photo credit © Stephen Farrand

  • Some riders might have taken a side trip to Lourdes to pray for a good end of their Tour.

    Some riders might have taken a side trip to Lourdes to pray for a good end of their Tour.

    Photo credit © Brecht Decaluwé