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Lance Armstrong considers the 2010 Tour de France course "tough" because of the cobblestones sections and three punishing summit finishes in the Pyrenees.
Defending champion Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong will play out the next chapter of their Tour de France rivalry against the majestic backdrop of the Pyrenees.
Alberto Contador took it in stride when, unexpectedly, the Danish national anthem echoed on the Champs-Elysees in celebration of the Spaniard's Tour de France victory.
The French anti-doping agency will retest some blood samples from last year's Tour de France, mainly for the banned blood-booster CERA.
Lance Armstrong has no regrets about finishing third at the Tour de France.
Even as his chance of winning this year's Tour de France slipped away, Lance Armstrong earned more than his share of attention.
Each morning of the Tour de France, an average of more than half a million Americans are tuning in to watch.
Lance Armstrong says he's found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won't say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad.
Alberto Contador all but assured his second Tour de France victory Thursday, winning the race's final time trial while Lance Armstrong struggled with fatigue but moved up one spot to third place.
Pope Benedict XVI has sent his greetings to the Tour de France, saying commitment in sports must always be accompanied by respect for moral values.
Andy Schleck isn't ready to concede the Tour de France to Alberto Contador just yet.
A woman crossing the road during the Tour de France was killed Saturday when she was hit by a police motorcycle escorting riders. Two other fans were injured after the motorcycle skidded into them.
Two Tour de France cyclists were slightly injured Friday in what their teams suspect was an air-rifle shooting.
Five-time Tour de France champion Bernard Hinault believes that Lance Armstrong won't win this year's race, saying the American's rivalry with Astana teammate Alberto Contador is motivating the Spaniard.
Lance Armstrong's teammate Levi Leipheimer withdrew from the Tour de France before Friday's 13th stage after breaking his wrist in a crash, his Astana team said.
A decision on whether to overturn the earpiece ban for the 13th stage of the Tour de France is expected Thursday, UCI president Pat McQuaid said.
The tension with Lance Armstrong is all but gone in the crisp mountain air and the line of authority is clear. Now, Alberto Contador wants to concentrate on those teams intent on seizing his Tour de France lead.
Lance Armstrong says he could be back for one more Tour de France.
Lance Armstrong carried on playing mind games with his younger rival and teammate Alberto Contador on Sunday, hinting that he might be the strongest rider this year on the Tour and admitting for the first time that some tension exists on the Astana team.
Sprint star Tom Boonen of Belgium has been cleared to compete in the Tour de France after winning his appeal of a ban for testing positive for cocaine.
Cycling's governing body says all 180 riders expected to start the Tour de France — plus one — have undergone planned pre-race blood tests.
Mountain specialist Dan Martin will miss the Tour de France with a knee injury. He will be replaced in the Garmin-Slipstream team by Dutch rider Martijn Maaskant.
Lance Armstrong will be fined for failing to sign in before Monday's third stage of the Tour de France.
Lance Armstrong jumped from 10th to third place at the Tour de France on Monday, positioning himself for a shot at the yellow jersey after evading trouble on a windy ride along the Mediterranean.
When Lance Armstrong and France's anti-doping agency were at odds last spring over a surprise doping test, the seven-time Tour de France champion's return to the Tour appeared to fade.
Armstrong lambastes Contador on Twitter'I were him I'd drop this drivel and start thanking his team,' Lance says
Contador - I will never admire Armstrong - CNN.comTour de France winner Alberto Contador has launched a stinging attack on Astana teammate Lance Armstrong after returning as a hero to his native town of Pinto near Madrid.
In his return, Lance shows a more human sideOpinion: Lance Armstrong suffered on this Tour, the pain and effort etched into his craggy face.
France's Sarkozy faints while joggingFrance's health minister says French President Nicolas Sarkozy fainted while jogging Sunday at a presidential residence outside the capital and was hospitalized for medical tests.
Contador cruises to Tour de France victoryAlberto Contador of Spain has won the Tour de France for a second time, and Lance Armstrong will join him on the podium after finishing third in his comeback to cycling's main event.
Lance has no regrets about 3rd place in TourLance Armstrong says he has no regrets about finishing third at the Tour de France.
Lance has one last chance in FranceAnalysis: Cyclist will try to secure 2nd or 3rd place - on brutal mountain Saturday
Contador 2 days from Tour win; Armstrong 3rdAlberto Contador stayed in command at the Tour de France with two days of racing left while teammate Lance Armstrong remained in third place as a daunting mountain climb awaits.
Tour leader Contador dodges doping questions3-time champion LeMond questions Spaniard's rapid climb in Stage 15
Armstrong, Radio Shack form team for '10 TourLance Armstrong and Radio Shack are forming a new cycling team that will compete in next year's Tour de France.
'The strongest always wins' - and it's not LanceNo matter what Lance Armstrong said about being a good teammate, if the opportunity presented itself, he wouldn't hesitate to wring Alberto Contador's neck and leave him for dead by the side of the road. He's just going to run out of time and space first.
Lance rises to 3rd, Contador wins time trialArmstrong has one major mountain stage left to secure top 3 Tour finish
Contador causes more friction for Lance, teamTour leader criticized for surge that buried teammates Kloeden, Armstrong
Armstrong drops to 4th, Contador nearer winFormer Tour king already has relinquished team leadership role to Spaniard
Years later, it seems France finally likes LanceBicycling.com: Nation once despite Tour king but now seems to have mellowed to him
Lance gives glimpse of his old self, stays in 2ndStar cyclist catches up to leaders, remains 1:37 behind teammate Contador
Contador eyes other Tour rivals, not ArmstrongThe tension with Lance Armstrong is all but gone in the crisp mountain air and the line of authority is clear. Now, Alberto Contador wants to concentrate on those teams intent on seizing his Tour de France lead.
'Expect fireworks' as 15th stage of Tour runningSeven-time champion Lance Armstrong is facing a tough test as the first Alpine stage of the Tour de France has gotten under way between Pontarlier and the Swiss ski resort of Verbier.
Tour spectator dies after hit by motorcycleA woman has died along the Tour de France course after being hit by a police motorcycle.
Two injured riders in the pack for Stage 14The 14th stage of the Tour de France is under way with Oscar Freire of Spain and Julian Dean of New Zealand in the pack a day after being slightly injured in a shooting incident on French roads.
Freire, Dean Shot At During Tour Stage | Cyclingnews.comOscar Freire (Rabobank) and Julien Dean (Garmin-Slipstream) were hit by lead pellets fired from an air rifle during Friday's stage 13 at the Tour de France.
Two Tour cyclists injured by air-rifle shootingSpain's Freire, New Zealand's Dean wounded during 13th stage in NE France
European Sports: It's Morning in America"As I get older, I find I prefer European sporting events. I don't prefer Europe, or European sports, or even Europeans, but I think everything should be held in Europe. That way, the young and the old in this country could actually see the completion of a sporting event.
Lance still in 3rd as Haussler takes 13th stageHeinrich Haussler of Germany has won the rainy 13th stage of the Tour de France in a solo breakaway, and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong appeared set to remain third overall.
Lance scrambles after flat tire, is still 3rd overall7-time Tour winner manages to get back into pack, is still 8 seconds back
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