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 Sunday, 8 July, 2001, 17:27 GMT 18:27 UK
Tour leaves St-Omer
Moreau takes on the snappers
Overall leader Christophe Moreau battles his way through the photographers to start the first stage

Bandaged Briton woos the crowd
Britain's David Millar, boasting a bandaged leg after Saturday's fall, signs autographs before the start

Lance Armstrong on the road
Last year's winner Lance Armstrong finds time for a chat on the road to Boulogne-sur-Mer

There was confusion in the race caused by a level crossing
The pack winds through the countryside between Saint Omer and Boulogne sur Mer

Erik Zabel scooped the first stage win
German Erik Zabel celebrates winning the first stage and pulls on the green jersey

Moreau retains the overall lead
Christophe Moreau is overall leader and gets a congratulatory kiss from girlfriend Emilie

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