The 2008 Tour de France is on now and fans have been diligently digital camera crazy, snapping away to capture the best moments from the side lines. By posting the photographs on Flickr, they show their willingness to share their enthusiasm with other fans around the world.
As the cyclists pass through from France to Italy and back to France, fans have gathered to catch glimpses and cheer on their racers. Flickr is updated daily with the best of these shots, highlighted in the portfolios of amateur and professional photographers alike.
Photo Credits: Fransez Dall, syl_elies, carltonreid, Album de Celine, spulon and Lenny&Meriel.
Fan Photos on Flickr
Tour de France 2008
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