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epa01367060 French Sports Minister Bernard Laporte attends a press conference in Paris, France, 03 June 2008 focused on the organization of this year's Tour de France cycling race. The 95th edition 2008 Tour de France cycling race runs from 05 July to 27 July and will be made up of 21 stages and cover a total distance of 3,500 kilometres. EPA/LUCAS DOLEGA