Saxo Bank rider Fabian Cancellara (yellow jersey) of Switzerland gestures as the peloton crosses the finish line of the second stage of the Tour de France cycling race from Brussels to Spa, July 5, 2010. The peloton crossed the line together at a slow pace in protest against crashes during the race that hindered the main contenders. [Agencies]

Garmin rider Christian Vandevelde of the US cycles after his fall during second stage of the Tour de France cycling race from Brussels to Spa, July 5, 2010. [Agencies]