Local residents watch riders during the 7th stage of the 22nd Tour du Faso cycling race between Yako and Ziniare, Burkina Faso, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2008. The 10-stage race, which concludes November 2, is the most popular bicycle race on the African continent, and is run by the Amaury Sport Organisation, the same organization that operates the Tour de France.

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