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French Richard Virenque of Quick Step-Davitamon celebrates on the podium after putting on the best climber's white and red polka-dotted jersey which he retained following the 18th stage of the Tour de France cycling race, Friday 23 July 2004 in Lons-le-Saunier. The 166.5km long stage took the cyclists from Annemasse to Lons-le-Saunier. EPA/BERND THISSEN