2011 Tour de France stage 15 photos by Graham Watson

Wines in this area have a unique character.

The day’s break formed early and with little challenge from others in the peloton.

The peloton settled in for a ride to the expected sprint finish, but kept a short leash on the break.

At one point, Voeckler had to remind his team that it was the sprinters’ squads who needed to do the chase work today.

Vanendert says the loss of Gilbert completely changes how he races. Photo: Graham Watson | www.grahamwatson.com

George Hincapie is riding in his 16th Tour.

Cancellara was there to keep his team’s co-captains out of trouble on what was expected to be – and turned into – an easy day for the GC riders. .

Leipheimer is one of just five RadioShack riders left in this Tour.

The five escapees never got too far up the road.

HTC moved to the front to chase down the break, while Leopard moved up to keep their GC guys out of trouble.

Terpstra and Ignatyev made a last-minute attack from the break.

Cavendish gets his fourth stage win of this Tour.

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