Cycling fans display their frustration at the latest scandal to rock the sport ahead of the start of stage 16 in Pau

The famous yellow jersey is conspicuous by its absence following Michael Rasmussen's controversial withdrawal

The Tour heads into the picturesque countryside as the 188.5km stage starts to take shape in warm sunshine

A lone Frenchman watches as the Tour de France speeds by with 135 riders remaining on the route to Paris

Spain's Alberto Contador wears the white jersey and should soon be sporting the yellow at the end of the day

The main peloton weaves its way along the mainly flat stage in pursuit of a selection of riders who make a break

Britain's David Millar is one of the members of the breakaway that extends its lead over the peloton

Millar drops off the pace and it's left to Markus Fothen, Daniele Bennati, Martin Elmiger and Jens Voigt to fight it out

Bennati dominates the sprint and cruises to his first Tour de France victory with the stage win in Castelsarrasin

Contador's Discovery team help to ensure the Spaniard takes the yellow jersey ahead of Cadel Evans