The opening kilometres of the final stage at the Tour de France are an opportunity for the riders to enjoy each other's company, congratulate each other and pose for some weird photos.
But one photo opportunity for the Team Sky squad almost ended in disaster as Richie Porte nearly crashed as he linked arms with his colleagues.
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