Germany's Fabian Wegmann awaits the start of stage five of the Tour de France in Cholet with a gruelling 232km trek in front of him Kim Kirchen gets himself mentally prepared for the journey to Ch�teauroux which is the longest in this year's Tour The peloton rides through the French countryside during stage five and enjoy some sunny weather for the first time this year German fan Didi Senft - El Diablo - is airbourne as he supports the riders in his own inimitable way French trio of Lilian Jegou, Florent Brard and national champion Nicolas Vogondy break away after 11km Yellow jersey holder Stefan Schumacher of Germany leads the peloton as they chase the three escapees The pace hots up and German rider Heinrich Haussler is injured after taking a tumble during the latter stages of the race And the French trio are finally reeled in by the pack just before the end to set up a thrilling bunch sprint finish. Cavendish times his finish perfectly and out-sprints Oscar Freire and Erik Zabel to claim his first Tour stage victory Cavendish celebrates his latest impressive victory, which follows two stage wins on the Giro d'Italia earlier this year
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