7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says he's ready for secondary role this time The Associated Press Post a Comment Lance Armstrong says he's capable of winning an eighth Tour de France but is ready, if necessary, to put his ambitions on hold for teammate and rival Alberto Contador. Contador and Armstrong will ride for the Astana team at the three-week race that starts Saturday. In an interview... [read full story]
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Published Date: 05 July 2009 THERE WAS disappointment for Bradley Wiggins on the opening day of the Tour de France yesterday when the British rider once again fell victim to the remarkable strength and speed of the best time...
Lance Armstrong's comeback in the Tour got off to a low-key but solid start yesterday when the American finished 10th in the opening 15.5 kilometre time trial here, won by the Swiss specialist Fabian Cancellara.
• Texan Armstrong puts in a gutsy time-trial display • Brave ride by Bradley Wiggins earns third place The old aggression was there, but not the result to satisfy those who dreamed of seeing Lance Armstrong slip back into the...
• Texan Armstrong puts in a gutsy time-trial display • Brave ride by Bradley Wiggins earns third place Richard Williams Monaco The aggression was there, but not the result to satisfy those who dreamed of seeing Lance Armstrong...
Armstrong makes respectable start to comeback Tour * Receives warm welcome from fans * I had no big illusions, says the seven-times champion (Adds quotes, byline) By Julien Pretot MONACO, July 4 (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong...
By Julien Pretot MONACO (Reuters) - Lance Armstrong returned to his favourite stage four years after winning a record seventh consecutive Tour de France and set a respectable time in the opening time trial on Saturday. The 18th...
To get involved use 606 or text us your views & comments on 81111. (Not all contributions can be used) 1420: The time trial starts at 1500 BST, with the last man out at 1808 BST. Expect the stage, which includes one Category...
Lance Armstrong will begin to find out whether his gamble to return to the Tour de France is a credible one when the seven-times champion tackles a tough opener in front of Monaco's casino on Saturday.
The real face of Lance Armstrong, screamed the headline of one of France's national newspapers yesterday, before devoting pages 2-6 to 'The Boss'. They could just as easily have substituted 'Le Tour de France' for Armstrong's...
After a three-year absence, Armstrong has shed his early-season weight and looks like he means business One look at Lance Armstrong as he rode his bike up the ramp to the ceremonial presentation of this year's Tour de France...
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