Former champion Merckx of Belgium and Belgium's King Albert II stand on the podium at the 1st stage of...
Former champion Eddy Merckx (L) of Belgium and Belgium's King Albert II stand on the podium at the 1st stage of the Tour de France cycling race from Rotterdam to Brussels July 4, 2010. REUTERS/Bogdan Cristel (BELGIUM - Tags: SPORT CYCLING ROYALS)