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Images from stage seventeen of the 2012 Tour de France from Bagneres-de-Luchon to Peyragudes.

Alejandro Valverde

Alejandro Valverde of Spain and Movistar crosses the finish line to celebrate winning Stage 17. © Gallo Images

Bradley Wiggins

Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Sky Procycling descends the Col de Mente as he defended the race leader's yellow jersey. © Gallo Images

Ivan Basso (L) and Vincenzo Nibali (2L)

Ivan Basso (L) of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale is followed by Vincenzo Nibali (2L) of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale. © Gallo Images

The peloton encouraged by young fans

The peloton is encouraged by young fans on horse back. © Gallo Images

Alejandro Valverde

Alejandro Valverde of Spain and Movistar on the podium. © Gallo Images

Alejandro Valverde

Movistar Team rider Alejandro Valverde of Spain is cheered on by spectators. © Reuters Images

Thomas Voeckler

Team Europcar rider wearing the best climber's polka dot jersey, Thomas Voeckler of France holds his bicycle as he prepares to start the stage. © Reuters Images

Bradley Wiggins

The group of Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Sky Procycling in the race leader's yellow jersey climbs out of the fog. © Gallo Images

Jelle Vanendert (R) and Jurgen Van Den Broeck

Jelle Vanendert (R) of Belgium riding for Lotto-Belisol leads the group for teammate Jurgen Van Den Broeck (C) of Belgium riding for Lotto-Belisol. © Gallo Images

Alejandro Valverde of Spain and Movistar crosses the finish line to celebrate winning Stage 17. © Gallo Images

Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Sky Procycling descends the Col de Mente as he defended the race leader's yellow jersey. © Gallo Images

Ivan Basso (L) of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale is followed by Vincenzo Nibali (2L) of Italy riding for Liquigas-Cannondale. © Gallo Images

The peloton is encouraged by young fans on horse back. © Gallo Images

Alejandro Valverde of Spain and Movistar on the podium. © Gallo Images

Movistar Team rider Alejandro Valverde of Spain is cheered on by spectators. © Reuters Images

Team Europcar rider wearing the best climber's polka dot jersey, Thomas Voeckler of France holds his bicycle as he prepares to start the stage. © Reuters Images

The group of Bradley Wiggins of Great Britain riding for Sky Procycling in the race leader's yellow jersey climbs out of the fog. © Gallo Images

Jelle Vanendert (R) of Belgium riding for Lotto-Belisol leads the group for teammate Jurgen Van Den Broeck (C) of Belgium riding for Lotto-Belisol. © Gallo Images