Armstrong has solid performance in first stage of Tour de France won by Swiss rider Cancellara By JAMEY KEATEN Associated Press Writer MONACO July 4, 2009 (AP) The Associated Press Post a Comment American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong drinks from his water bottle as he warms... Lance Armstrong put in a solid performance in his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday, finishing the first stage ahead of 170 riders many years younger and a respectable 10th behind winner Fabian Cancellara. Armstrong's Astana team was dominant in the time trial through the hills and hairpin turns of Monaco, led by the cyclist who would be his heir as Tour titan — Alberto Contador of Spain. The Texan, who has a record seven Tour victories, is making his return to cycling's showcase event after ending a 3 1/2-year retirement... [read full story]
