The British flag flies in the background as Bradley Wiggins of Britain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, Mark Cavendish of Britain, far left, and Rein Taaramae of Estonia, wearing the best young rider's white jersey, wait to take the start of the 8th stage of the Tour de France cycling race over 157.5 kilometers (98.5 miles) with start in Belfort, France, and finish in Porrentruy, Switzerland, Sunday July 8, 2012. (AP Photo/Christophe Ena)