Voeckler, in a break with Devenyns, climbs Col de Richemond during the 10th stage of the 2012 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler en route to a solo victory on stage 16 of the 2012 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Subtlely isn’t in Voeckler’s bag of tricksAP Photo/
Lest fans believe Voeckler isn’t giving it his all, he shows the effort on his faceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler wore the yellow during the 2011 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Winning stage 10 of the 2012 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Did he win? No. But Voeckler celebrates keeping the yellow for another day as he crosses the line atop the Galibier on stage 18 of the 2011 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler gasps for air after losing the yellow jersey at the end of stage 19 of the 2011 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Laurent Rebours
Voeckler suffers as Andy Schleck rides away, taking the race lead with him, on stage 19 of the 2011 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler scored the King of the Mountain jersey with his stage 10 win of the 2012 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler celebrates his stage victory in Bellegarde-sur-ValserineAP Photo/Christophe Ena
A Frenchman in yellowAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler rides into the arms of a team staffer after crossing the finish line on the GalibierAP Photo/Christophe Ena
“Did I tell you I worked hard for this victory? Well, I did.”AP Photo/Christophe Ena
French crowds love VoecklerAP Photo/Laurent Rebours
While his breakmates focus on the task at hand, Voeckler mugs for the cameraAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler expression #792: gratitudeAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler expression #376: thirstAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler expression #911: exhaustionAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler climbs the Peyresourde alone on stage 16 of the 2012 Tour de FranceAP Photo/Laurent Cipriani
Local fans salute their manAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler in Bagneres-de-LuchonAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Thomas Voeckler: part cyclist, part entertainerAP Photo/Christophe Ena
Voeckler’s expressions aren’t limited to just his faceAP Photo/Christophe Ena
When the cameras are rolling at the Tour de France, no one puts on more of a show than Thomas Voeckler.
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Grimacing, grinning, his mouth gaping, his tongue dangling, his head bobbing — Voeckler holds nothing back when racing a bike.
His French fans love him, whether he is winning a stage, like he did Wednesday at the Tour de France, or simply battling to retain the yellow jersey for just one more day, like he did in 2011.
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In the photo gallery at right, we take a look back over some of his signature expressions from the last two years at the Tour de France.