Stage 8: Aigurande to Super-Besse Sancy
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Star struck
Movistar's Rui Costa celebrates at the finish line as he wins his first-career stage.
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Great race, pal
Thor Hushovd (L) and Cadel Evans shake hands after the stage.
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Center of attention
It was a close call, but Thor Hushovd retained the yellow jersey in Stage 8.
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Russian rider
Alexandre Vinokourov is among the pack early in the eighth stage.
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Passing time
An elderly woman watches the breakaway group.
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Making friends
Johnny Hoogerland, wearing the best climber's dotted jersey, signs autographs prior to the stage.
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Chuckles
Alberto Contador (C) shares a laugh with Saxo Bank teammates.
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Eat 'n ride
Cadel Evans grabs a bite early in the stage.
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Umbrella man
A fan protects himself from Mother Nature while waiting for the riders in Evaux-les-Bains.
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Chivalry
Fans hark to ancient times as they await the peloton.
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That was funny
Philippe Gilbert (L) and Andy Schleck shared a laugh early in the stage.
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Ready to ride
With bike ready, George Hincapie waits to take the start of the stage.
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That's not his bike
Prior to the start of the stage, Thor Hushovd rides on a bicycle with an old telephone mounted to it.
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Long Friday night?
The vertigo-like effect is courtesy a zoom lens combined with a slow shutter speed.
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