Australia's Robbie McEwen is looking for further success in stage three after securing the green jersey in stage two

Norwegian sprinter Thor Hushovd will bid to secure the yellow jersey as the riders set off from Esch-sur-Alzette

The Tour leaves Luxembourg and enters Belgium with Hushovd's Credit Agricole team at the front of the peloton

The riders enjoy some welcome shade as they continue to jockey for position in the field of 175

France's Carlos Da Cruz enjoys a spot of lunch as the field pass through a feeding station

A French boy decides to show his support for his team ahead of the World Cup semi-final against Portugal on Wednesday

Germany's Jens Voigt leads a five-man break from the peloton - gaining a five-minute lead over the chasing pack

The peloton winds its way through the Belgian countryside as they pursue the leading pack

Yellow jersey contender Alejandro Valverde crashes out with just 20km left - a broken collarbone ending his participation

Germany's Matthias Kessler makes a decisive break during the last climb and holds on to secure a dramatic win

Belgium's Tom Boonen is thrilled after taking the yellow jersey from Hushovd after finishing fourth