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Tour de France: Armstrong makes his return

Tour De France: Day One of the Tour de France
Lance Armstrong looks like he's in a mean mood as he prepares to make his return to the Tour Photograph: Jean-paul Pelissier/Reuters
Tour De France: Day One of the Tour de France
The seven-time Tour de France winner sets off in the 15km individual time-trial in Monaco Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP
Tour De France: Day one of the Tour de France
The Astana rider passes Monaco's casino Photograph: Christophe Ena/AP
Tour De France: Day One of the Tour de France
... covering the track with impressive speed ... Photograph: Jasper Juinen/Getty Images
Tour De France: Stage one of the Tour de France
The American passes Hercule harbour as fans gather to cheer him on Photograph: Joel Saget/AFP
Tour De France: Day One of the Tour de France
Armstrong described his return to the Tour as ''beautiful'' Photograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty Images
Tour De France: Day One of the Tour de France
... he came home in 20mins 12 secs Photograph: EPA
Tour De France: Stage one of the Tour de France
Armstrong shows few signs of tiredness Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP
Tour De France: Stage one of the Tour de France
''I was a bit nervous but it is logical. I'm just happy to be here,'' he said. Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP
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