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Picture gallery: Tour de France

KentOnline reporter
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13:57, 08 July 2007
A huge policing operation ensured the event ran smoothly.Large crowds enjoy the weather while they wait.Le Tour speeds through Dartford town centre.Musicians keep the spectators entertained.Spectacular scenes as the field whirl through the county.Television coverage near Rochester castle.The crowd enjoys the thrilling finale.The crowds were able to enjoy continental markets.The cyclists at Blue Bell Hill.The cyclists provided a colourful spectacle.The field pass through Maidstone.The field races past Rochester Cathedral and castle.The Kent Messenger Group vehicle makes its way through Goudhurst.The procession of team vehicles follows the riders.The racers arrive in Southborough.The riders sprint to the finish line in Canterbury.There was plenty to keep the crowds interested.Topiary cyclists get ready to welcome Le Tour to Ashford.

KENT got into the spirit of the world's biggest annual sporting event as the 2007 Tour de France raced through the county on Sunday.

Above is a selection of pictures from across the route.

* SEE THIS FRIDAY'S KENT MESSENGER FOR A 24-PAGE SPECIAL REPORT ON THE TOUR DE FRANCE.

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