Tour de France unseen: 12 amazing photographs from the race so far

Mikel Cherel descends the Port d'Envalira on stage 10, looking back to check on the position of other riders

Colombian fans meet their hero, Nairo Quintana on stage five of the Tour

Frank Schleck is forced to try and find his way under a collapsed kilometre-to-go inflatable on stage seven.

Torrential rain at the finish in Andorra on stage nine bounces off the tarmac.

Samuel Dumoulin leaves his helmet in pride of place as he gets a mid-race haircut before stage nine.

Mark Cavendish has a word with a race commissaire during stage nine.

Disappointment: Bryan coquard sits dejected after missing out to Marcel Kittel for the victory on stage four.

Spectators on Pas de Peyrol during stage five eagerly await the arrival of the riders.

The photo finish for stage four is studied carefully to determine the winner: Marcel Kittel.

Scratches and cuts to Wilco Kelderman's face after his tub slipped off his front wheel during a descent on stage eight.

The UCI has stepped up checks for hidden motors during the 2016 Tour de France, but even then fans seems to think riders are using them.

Police presence and security has been stepped up for the 2016 Tour de France in the wake of terrorist threats