A sight that many of this years Etape riders only saw from the broom wagon

The Etape village at the start in Foix

An early start for the riders from HWCC

Chippo Morrissey still managing a smile after the Col de Port

Excellent support from the locals in St Girons

Nicolas Fritsch the first home in 6 hours 20 mins

There was a little entertainment for both the crowds and the riders alike

Neil, Chippo and Paul before tackling Superbagneres after the Etape

Flying the flag for HWCC in St Girons

Paul and Ossie after successfully completing the 2007 Etape

Guests enjoying a superb viewpoint on the Port de Bales

Colin from Irvine after climbing the Port de Bales ahead of the Tour riders

Polka dots on the Port de Bales

Kim Kirchen of T-Mobile at the front with 300 metres to go on Port de Bales

Our camp gave us great views of the final 1k (before the mist rolled in)

Vinikourov powering up Bales before being withdrawn

Rasmussen wearing the yellow jersey in the chasing pack

The Austrian Bernhard Kohl climbing through the mist on Bales

Being entertained by the local wildlife before the riders arrive