Terrific Tour trio

Alberto Contador, center, celebrates winning his second Tour de France on Sunday, July 29, 2009. At left is Andy Schleck, who finished second, and Lance Armstrong, who finished third.

Standing apart

Astana team rider Alberto Contador prepares for the last stage of the Tour de France, between Montereau-Fault-Yonne and Champs-Elysees in Paris on Sunday.

Family man

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong is greeted by his children, from left, twin sisters Grace and Isabelle, son Luke, mother Linda and girlfriend Anna Hansen, holding their son Max, as he steps down from the podium after the 21st stage. Armstrong will return to the Tour next year.

Children wave French and Spanish flags as the pack passes during the 19th stage of the Tour de France on Friday, July 24.

The pack of riders pass a forest fire during the 20th stage Saturday.