Stages 1, 2, 3 and 4 - Central and Western France, July 2000
Stage 1 - Futuroscope Time Trial
Marco Pantani on his way to 136th place in the opening Time Trial in the area of Futuroscope near Poitiers.
David Millar on his Tour debut.
Stage 2 Rollout - Futuroscope
David Millar, le maillot jeune, the unlikely leader after Stage 1, warming up at Futuroscope before the start of Stage 2.
Richard Virenque, France's best hope, with a false sense of anticipation after signing on to a heroes reception.
No messing, Lance Armstrong, on his way to Tour number two. Wearing the Green Jersey underneath his US Postal jersey.