Lance Armstrong starts the fifth stage from Chambord to Montargis as overall leader, but without the yellow jersey

But he is stopped by officials and forced to don the official garb

Tom Boonen has already won two stages and looks to continue his good start to the tour

The riders pass through a corn field as they make their way to the finish in Montargis in the fifth stage that lasts for 183km

Boonen looks set to win his third stage as he battles with Australia's Robbie McEwen in an exciting sprint finish

McEwen edges Boonen out right at the end to secure his first win of this year's tour

McEwen celebrates as he wins the stage in a time of 3.46.00 the sixth tour victory of his career

However, Lance Armstrong retains the yellow jersey and is 55 seconds ahead of fellow American George Hincapie