Saunier Duval team rider Leonardo Piepoli of Italy cycles ahead his teammate and compatriot Juan Jose Cobo Acebo during the tenth stage of the 95th Tour de France cycling race between Pau and Hatacam, July 14, 2008. (Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
The pack of riders cycles past sunflowers during the ninth stage of the 95th Tour de France cycling race between Toulouse and Bagneres de Bigorre, July 13, 2008.(Xinhua/Reuters Photo)
(Agencies via Shanghai Daily July 15, 2008)