The bottom sign has 2 meanings. In French, bread. In English, a warning for the impending Tourmalet.

An ass is wearing the climber's polka dot jersey at the Tour de France. #TdF #cycling

On the rest day, Alberto Contador shot a public service commercial, advising drivers to slow down for cyclists. #TdF

Alberto Contador should probably keep his day job, but his ball-handling skills aren't too shabby.

Keeping with my tradition of posting photos of dogs dressed in funny outfits: a shepherd in a Tour babushka.

Said goodbye to the Alpine town of Morzine this morning. A nice, friendly place for a rest day.

Mark Cavendish is one snazzy dresser on his bike -- down to his custom-designed socks and shoes. #TdF

One of my colleagues at an Italian newspaper vows that Ivan Basso will be on the podium in Paris. #TdF

Andy Schleck, last year's Tour runner-up, is in second now, 20 seconds back. #TdF

No tears for Mark Cavendish this time! Stage 6 podium celebration.

Rui Alberto Costa had to be held back after exchanging blows with Carlos Barredo after the finish line in Stage 6.

I had to stop to take this photo along the Tour route the other day. Even the livestock here are cycling fans.