Lance Armstrong begins the 17th stage with the yellow jersey and is on course for a record sixth Tour de France title
The pack makes its way through the early stages of the 204.5km stage
Italian rider Gilberto Simoni is chased by Frenchman Ludovic Martin during a breakaway
The peloton rides down after the first climb of the route to Le Grand Bornand
Spectators lining the roads cheer on Frenchmen Richard Virenque and Christophe Moreau
Armstrong wins again in dramatic fashion after edging out German Andreas Kloden in a sprint for the line
Armstrong pulls on the yellow jersey once again - the American closes in on yet another title
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