Bradley Wiggins of Britain strains as he passes Monaco's casino, rear, to take a third place in the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial of 15.5 kilometers (9.63 miles) with start and finish in Moncao, Saturday July 4, 2009. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the stage and took the overall leader's yellow jersey, Alberto Contador of Spain took second place. AP Photo logo AP Photo 31 months ago

Bradley Wiggins of Britain strains as he passes Monaco's casino, rear, to take a third place in the first stage of the Tour de France cycling race, an individual time trial of 15.5 kilometers (9.63 miles) with start and finish in Moncao, Saturday July 4, 2009. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland won the stage and took the overall leader's yellow jersey, Alberto Contador of Spain took second place.

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