A man in a cafe looks out of the window at a pack of riders making their way through the 230-km (143-mile) sixth stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Nevers and Lyon in this July 11, 2003 file photo.[Photo/Agencies]

Michelle Cound (R), girlfriend of British cyclist Chris Froome (rear L) of Team Sky, takes a photo during his interview with the media in Nice in this June 18, 2013 file photo.[Photo/Agencies]