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[an error occurred while processing this directive] banner Sunday, 22 July, 2001, 16:20 GMT 17:20 UK
Armstrong rides away

Once he had negotiated the microphones, Lance found it plain sailing
Yellow jersey holder Lance Armstrong finds his way blocked by microphones galore

The top sprinter and race leader realx
Stuart O'Grady (left) relaxes before the race, while Armstrong practices his breathing routine

Did you hear the one about the Frenchman, Texan and the Aussie, Laurent?
Laurent Jalabert passes on some tips to race leader, Lance Armstrong

No time to stop and pray as the race heats up
Lance Armstrong leads his US Postal team past a medieval church on their way to Luz-Ardiden

Hot on their tails are the main pack, looking to draw the Americans back in
Quickly followed by the main pack, led by Germany's Jan Ulrich

Ulrich follows Armstrong up the hill - the pair finished hand in hand
As they approach the first climb Jan Ulrich bides his time behind Armstrong, ready to attack
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