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.
Tributes paid to Island resident and Olympic Silver medallist, Maurice Herriott
"A remarkable athlete, and a big part of our community."
Netball: Men's team selected for England competition
Eleven strong squad heading to Loughborough
Billy Harris beaten in US Open Qualification
Island player lost by two sets to one
'She changed my life': Tributes paid to former schoolteacher
'Mrs Messenger' was a netball coach and taught at Castle Rushen High School
