Maremma Cup #1 - Massa Marittima 2011 races

Bright colours, aero gains, balaclavas and a sensational marketing faux pas: four things connected by the helmets on show at the Tour de France opener

Self-made lead-out man on Cavendish, Jakobsen and learning through YouTube

Early rain sparked crashes and bigger time gaps, changing the outcome of the opening stage

Belgian in shock after beating all the favourites - see the highlights

Belgian 'not surprised' by Lampaert, vows to 'change morale' for another opportunity on stage 2

Slovenian best placed of overall contenders in 13.2km test

Australian thanks 'respectful' Danish police and won't mind if further raids take place

World champion takes fourth, 10 seconds behind surprising Lampaert

Yves Lampaert takes the yellow jersey as the favourites in the Tour's general classification make their mark