With no reserve bicycle, Ibrahim Alzouma (Nigeria) has to walk after getting a puncture. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Cyclist and his wife at home. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Dutch cyclist Wout Conijn applies sunblock. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Children watching the the Tour du Faso, one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Burkinabé cheer as fellow countryman Mahamadi Sawadogo comes in second during one of the early stages. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Cycling legend Eddy Merckx watches the finish as guest of honor. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

An Italian cyclist. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Local bicycle repairman. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Belgian cyclist after a crash. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

Local favorite Hamado Pafadnam at the end of the penultimate stage. The Tour du Faso is one of Africa's most important cycle races. The race is second in popularity only to soccer in Burkina Faso. The route runs from a small village in southwest Burkina Faso for over 1300 km through countryside that basks in temperatures of up to 40 degrees Celsius. This year 66 cyclists from Africa and Europe took part.

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