Team Time Trial

The ONCE team and its leader, Joseba Beloki, travel through the farm fields of France on their way to finishing second in the team time trial. Beloki is expected to challenge American Lance Armstrong for the overall title.

The ONCE team and its leader, Joseba Beloki, travel through the farm fields of France on their way to finishing second in the team time trial. Beloki is expected to challenge American Lance Armstrong for the overall title.  (Doug Pensinger / Getty Images)

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Bianchi

The Bianchi Team, with its leader Jan Ullrich, races through the French countryside during the team time trial. Ullrich is considered a top challenger to Lance Armstrong for the overall title. Bianchi finished third in the stage.  (Robert Laberge / Getty Images)

USPS Victory

American George Hincapie raises his hand in victory as he and his U.S. Postal Service teammates cross the finish line to win the team time trial.  (Robert Laberge / Getty Images)