2007 Tour - Early Stages

A giant screen broadcasting the race shows Denmark's Michael Rasmussen, the yellow jersey holder, competing in the 14th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Mazamet and Plateau de Beille, July 22, 2007.

Andreas Kloeden of Germany rides during stage 13 of the 2007 Tour de France an individual time trial from Albi to Albi on Saturday, July 21, 2007 in Albi, France.

Goats watch the pack riding by during the 12th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Montpellier and Castres, France, Friday, July 20, 2007.

Photo finish image shows, from bottom, South Africa's Robert Hunter, Italy's Filippo Pozzato and Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara, sprint towards the finish line of the 11th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Marseille and Montpellier, Thursday, July 19, 2007. Hunter won the stage.

Denmark's Michael Rasmussen, wearing the leader's yellow jersey, rides during the 10th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Tallard and Marseille, France, Wednesday, July 18, 2007.

The pack climbs the Iseran pass during the 9th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Val d'Isere and Briancon, French Alps, Tuesday, July 17, 2007.

Juan Mauricio Soler Hernandez of Colombia crosses the finish line to win the 9th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Val d'Isere and Briancon, French Alps, Tuesday, July 17, 2007.

Portrait of Denmark's Michael Rasmussen taken before a training session on a rest day in the 94th Tour de France cycling race, July 16, 2007 in Tignes. Rasmussen won Sunday's stage between Le Grand Bornand and Tignes and took the first place in the overall lead.

Didi Senft of Germany, aka "El Diablo," clowns about as the pack passes by during the 8th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Le Grand Bornand and Tignes, French Alps, Sunday, July 15, 2007.

The pack rides over a steel bridge near Fleurville during the 6th stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Semur-en-Auxois and Bourg-en-Bresse, central France, Friday, July 13, 2007. Tom Boonen won the stage and overall leader Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland retained his yellow jersey.

Yellow jersey of Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara (CSC/Den) leads the pack during the fifth stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Chablis and Autun, July 12, 2007.

Filippo Pozzato of Italy, right, crosses the finish line ahead of Oscar Freire of Spain, left, and Daniele Bennati of Italy, to win the fifth stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Chablis and Autun, France, Thursday, July 12, 2007.

Riders pass by a field of sunflowers near Le Chanoix during the fourth stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Villers-Cotterets and Joigny, France, Wednesday, July 11, 2007. Overall leader Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland is seen on left.

Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara celebrates as he crosses the finish line of the third stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Waregem and Compiegne, July 10, 2007.

The pack rides during the third stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Waregem and Compiegne, July 10, 2007.

The pack pedals as they leave Dunkirk, northern France, during the second stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between Dunkirk, and Ghent, Belgium, Monday, July 9, 2007.

Competitors of the 94th Tour De France cycling race pass over Tower Bridge in London, as they parade after the opening ceremony for the race, Sunday, July 8, 2007.

Spectators cheer the pack during the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race between London and Canterbury, in England, Sunday, July 8, 2007. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland retains his overall leader's yellow jersey.

David Millar of Scotland leaves the podium after the first stage of the 94th Tour de France cycling race between London and Canterbury, England, Sunday, July 8, 2007. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland retained his overall leader's yellow jersey while David Millar took the best climber jersey.

A look at the 2007 Tour de France route, which began July 7 in London, England, and finishes July 29 on the Champs-Elysees, in Paris, France. The race spans four countries -- England, France, Belgium and a short visit to Spain -- covering 2,231 miles.