Tour de France 2012 - Fourth Stage. Michael Morkov of Denmark, wearing the best climber's dotted jersey, left, and Mark Cavendish of Britain, front right in rainbow jersey, wait with other riders for the start of the fourth stage.

Tour de France 2012 - Fourth Stage. Kazakstan's Alexandre Vinokourov waits for the start of the 214.5 km fourth stage.

Tour de France 2012 - Fourth Stage. Great Britain's Mark Cavendish grimaces as he waits for the start.

Tour de France 2012 - Fourth Stage. Leading men, France's Anthony Delaplace and France's David Moncoutie ride in a breakaway.

Tour de France 2012 - Fourth Stage. The pack leaves Abbeville during the start of the fourth stage.

Tour de France 2012 - Fourth Stage. Tour de France 2011 winner, Australia's Cadel Evans (L) rides in the fourth stage.

Tour de France 2012 - Fourth Stage. Fabian Cancellara of Switzerland, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, is seen in the rear view mirror of a motorcycle as he rides in the pack.