Stage 12, the first day in the Pyrenees. Photos were taken about 4 km from the top of the climb just before the point where Lance attacked.

Stage 12, the first day in the Pyrenees. Photos were taken about 4 km from the top of the climb just before the point where Lance attacked.

Stage 12, the first day in the Pyrenees. Photos were taken about 4 km from the top of the climb just before the point where Lance attacked.

Stage 12, the first day in the Pyrenees. Photos were taken about 4 km from the top of the climb just before the point where Lance attacked.

"Posties on the front" at the Col de Aspet, which was the first of the major climbs on their second day in the Pyrenees. Note the sign showing the 17 % grade.