Greig Leach

Jumping free of all of the GC contenders was the Colombian climber on Team Astana, Miguel Angel Lopez. As he crossed the finish line he made the sign of the cross before throwing his arms in the air in a victory salute. It is common for riders to say a quick prayer and cross themselves at the start (and often at the finish) of any race. So much can go wrong in a day of bike racing - or even just getting out on a spin on the bike. This is something I know all to well having been hit ten times by cars while out on my bike. But like the pro peloton, the risk is worth the reward in, oh, so many ways!