Topic: Tour de France

What to look for in the 2010 Tour de France: Lance Armstrong, 'clean' squads, and cobblestones

As the Tour de France gets under way, the Saxo Bank and Garmin teams – pioneers of a stringent new antidoping standard – were first and second in the team standings. Watch for them to prove that it's possible to win clean.

Tour de France Stage 3: Why Lance Armstrong lost ground

After the Tour de France Stage 3 today, Lance Armstrong sits in 18th place in overall standings. One of the seven cobblestone sections gave him particular trouble.

Tour de France: Can Lance Armstrong keep his Teflon image?

As the Tour de France gets under way, defrocked 2006 winner Floyd Landis has put forward fresh, detailed doping allegations against Lance Armstrong. But Armstrong has become as famous for deflecting scandal as for leading the peloton.

Lance Armstrong tweets adios to Tour de France

Lance Armstrong used his Twitter account to announce that this year's Tour de France will be his last.

10 great books about cycling

Whether you ride a bike or not, the summer is the perfect time to pick up a book about cycling.

WADA, IOC chiefs say Landis must deliver proof of doping by Lance Armstrong

The heads of the World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) and the International Olympic Committee(IOC) say disgraced cyclist Floyd Landis must deliver proof of doping by former Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.

Lance Armstrong's accuser: Who is Floyd Landis?

Floyd Landis won the 2006 Tour de France but was stripped of his title after doping revelations. Now, he’s admitting to using banned drugs – and saying that Lance Armstrong did, too.

Floyd Landis: three reasons he should rethink his stance

Cyclist Floyd Landis says he doesn't feel guilty for doping. Really?

Floyd Landis vs. Lance Armstrong: Are doping allegations credible?

Doping allegations have dogged Lance Armstrong throughout his career, but the the seven-time Tour de France winner has deflected them all. The latest accusations are from a disgraced former teammate, Floyd Landis.

Floyd Landis admits doping to clear his conscience, implicates Lance Armstrong

American cyclist Floyd Landis comes clean about use of banned drugs to clear his conscience. Landis lost his 2006 Tour de France title on doping charges and spent $2 million in vain to clear his name. He says other cyclists doped too, including Lance Armstrong.

Why gold slipped away from Lindsey Vonn and Shani Davis

Americans Lindsey Vonn and Shani Davis – and even Apolo Ohno – were favorites for gold Saturday. Their opponents put in fantastic performances, but there were other factors, too.

Pedaling into a new way of life

A small boy discovers the freedom of the open road from his trusty two-wheeler.

Could new Tour king Contador surpass Armstrong's record?

At 26, Alberto Contador has two more Tour de France wins than Armstrong did at that age, as well as victories in cycling's other “grand tours” – something the Texan never accomplished.

The Monitor's View: Tour de Teamwork

Don't forget the supporting riders who made victory possible.

In Tour de France, Lance back on track for podium

Armstrong says he will join a new team sponsored by RadioShack next year and is still gunning for podium finish in Paris.

RadioShack, Lance Armstrong team up for 2010

Armstrong: no longer superhuman?

Armstrong admits defeat, but may be back next year.

'Chalkbot' tweets the streets of the Tour de France

Lance Armstrong gives Tour de France new juice

The seven-time champion lines up in Monaco on Saturday for Day 1 of an event looking to overcome the doping-inspired moniker "Tour de Farce."

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