Roadside Rest Day 2: There's nothing quite like a firework display outside your window at midnight when you're trying to get to sleep after a long day in the car and on the Ventoux, and we might need some rest with Team Vacansoleil's annual Tour de Moules awaiting us on the Rest Day...

When PEZ asked former British road race champion Hamish Haynes who were the dominant force in Belgian racing in 2010, he had no hesitation in replying; 'Vacansoleil - if they're riding it's going to be a hard race.' And it looks like they'll be making it even harder in 2011 with additional sponsors, a move up the divisions, more riders, new bikes and a Grand Tour programme.