COLMAR, France � Two Tour de France riders have been slightly injured in what an official suspects was an air-rifle shooting.

Organizers said Friday that Julian Dean of New Zealand and Oscar Freire of Spain were struck along the road in northeast France during the 13th stage.
It�s not certain what weapon was used, but Dean�s Garmin Slipstream team thinks it was an air rifle. Team spokeswoman Marya Pongrace says Dean�s right index finger was injured. He was shaken up but is expected to ride Saturday.
Details concerning Freire were not immediately available. Police are investigating.