A thoughtful Bradley Wiggins waits for the start of stage 20 from Montelimar to Mont VentouxPhotograph: Bryn Lennon/Getty ImagesThe peloton cycles past lavender fieldsPhotograph: Eric Gaillard/ReutersA woman ironing clothes watches the pack of riders passing by her housePhotograph: Eric Gaillard/Reuters
Alberto Contador, Andy Schleck, Lance Armstrong, Frank Schleck and Roman Kreuziger climb Mont Ventoux Photograph: Stephane Mantey/AFP/Getty ImagesAndy Schleck, 2nd left, his brother and team mate Frank, yellow jersey holder Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong are cheered on by a fan wearing fancy head gearPhotograph: ReutersFranco Pellizotti, wearing the best climber's dotted jersey, climbs Mont Ventoux pass. Pellizotti finished the stage to collect the polka dot 'King of the Mountains' jerseyPhotograph: Bernard Papon/AP Juan Manuel Garate celebrates as he crosses the line to win the stagePhotograph: Bogdan Cristel/ReutersAlberto Contador celebrates on the podium as he wears the leader's yellow jersey Photograph: Bogdan Cristel/Reuters
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