Jonny Bellis is competing in the Franco Belge race with his CSC-Saxo Bank team over the next four days.
It’s his last race of the season before he returns to the Island.
Today sees the riders tackle the opening 188km Maubeuge to Mons en Pevele stage.
Athletics: Cain wins Brighton Half-Marathon
Runner victorious days after Isle of Man Sports Awards
Hockey: U14s through to Semi-Final
Youngsters dominant despite delays
Football: Marown Relegated
Top two winless again
Rugby: Douglas defeated at home
Vagabonds fixture postponed