Tour de France: Stage Coverage and More
On the scene coverage and advances of the 2007 Tour de France, bicyclist bios, Tour histories and more.
Tour de France: Stage Coverage and MoreOn the scene coverage and advances of the 2007 Tour de France, bicyclist bios, Tour histories and more.
Third Tour of California Announced in Wake of Tour De France ScandalsProfessional bicycle racing's most prestigious event could be on the verge of implosion. But for the third straight year, the Tour of California will return next February and will feature many of the same riders and teams in the embattled Tour de France.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 18 Preview: Paris is on the Horizon, Thank GoodnessThere are three riding days to Paris and the end of the 2007 Tour de France. And it's a safe assumption, the peloton can't wait.- Tour De France, 2007, Stage 17 Preview: Welcome to Pau, the Tour is ImplodingThe 2007 Tour de France is imploding. The teams sponsored by Astana and Cofidis, based on the positive drug tests of one rider from each squad, have withdrawn. And race leader Michael Rasmussen (Rabonbank) of Denmark has been booted out of the race.
- Tour De France, 2007, Stage 16 Preview: The Final Mountains on the HorizonWednesday's stage 16 of the Tour de France will likely unfold dramatically as the last mountain stage of the 2007 event. Riders will pedal 218.5 kilometers (135.7 miles) from Orthez-Courette to Col d'Aubisque.
Tour De France, 2007, Rest Day 2: Remembering Cycling's PioneersLong before the Tour began in 1903, track cycling was all the rage on velodromes (banked tracks). The sport thrived in Europe and in the United States.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 15: All Hail to the Queen StageSixteen days into the 2007 Tour de France, the weary riders will encounter Monday what is known in cycling parlance as the "Queen Stage" in stage 15.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 14 Preview: Welcome to the PyreneesWelcome to the Pyrenees. Let the winner of the 2007 Tour de France step forward. The 14th stage Sunday will take the peloton 197 kilometers (122.3 miles) from Mazamet to Plateau de Beille, and it will mark the first of the race's three demanding mountain stages
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 13 Preview: The First Race of TruthIt's been two weeks since Tour de France cyclists last challenged a time trial - and that, of course, was the July 7 prologue in London. It was opening day and a less than 10-minute ride to determine who wore the race leader's yellow jersey for stage 1.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 12 Preview: Say Goodbye to the MediterraneanThe second and last transitional road stage between the Alps and the Pyrenees occurs Friday in the Tour de France with riders set for another hot day primarily along the southern coast and a late-day deviation inland.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 11 Preview: Sprinters Return to the SpotlightIt's been five stages since sprinters were in the spotlight at the Tour de France. But the speed merchants should be back at the front of the peloton again Thursday in one of the race's flatest stages.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 10 Preview: Pedaling Toward the Mediterranean SeaAfter three straight mountain stages in the Alps, the Tour de France now heads toward the southern tip of France where warm weather and inviting blue water of the Mediterranean Sea await.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 9 Preview: Climbing into Thin Air & BeyondNo two words are more revered in the Tour de France than "hors categorie." The French-to-English translation is "Above Category," and the term is reserved for the race's most strenuous climbs.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 8 Preview: Another Tough Day in the AlpsThe second of six Alpine stages and the second straight day in the Alps greet the ever-weary peloton Sunday in the eighth stage of the 2007 Tour de France.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 7 Preview: Bastille Day Celebration in the AlpsFor the dozen or so riders with overall title aspirations, the Tour de France begins Saturday on Bastille Day with the first of three consecutive days of mountain stages in the Alps.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 6 Preview: The Alps Are on the HorizonWith the completion of Friday's sixth stage from Semur-en-Auxois to Bourg-en-Bresse, riders in the Tour de France will have completed 740 miles in one week and the serious nature of cycling's pinnacle event will be about to unfold.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 5 Preview: Let the Tour BeginWith all due respect to sprinters and the wondrous ways of the first five racing days, let the Tour de France begin. The race's most decisive day to date will occur Thursday when the field negotiates 182.5 kilometers (113.3 miles) from Chablis to Autun.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 4 Preview: Bring on the Wine CountryFor the fourth straight day, it should be sprinters who again get to showcase their powerful legs Wednesday in the fourth stage of the Tour de France.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 3 Preview: The Longest Day in the SaddlePerhaps with some rare exceptions in the pre-World War I years, the longest stage of the Tour de France is never the most difficult. Still, the designation holds some status and it will occur early in the Tour this year, stage 3 on Tuesday.
Tour De France, 2007, Stage 2 Preview: So Long, England; Hello BelgiumOne sub-plot that develops early every year at the Tour de France is whether one sprinter can dominate the race. Australian powerhouse Robbie McEwen (Predictor-Lotto) won stage 1 on Sunday. But can he repeat?- Tour De France, 2007, Stage 1: Sprinters Ready to MotorIf it's 11 a.m. Sunday in London, it's stage 1 of the 2007 Tour de France, and the race's best sprinters are happy and ready.
2006 Tour De France Photo EssayTour de France photo/video essay
London Makes Its Tour De France Grand Depart Debut SaturdayEngland been infrequently visited by the Tour de France, but London's ready for race's grand departure.
The Greatest Cyclists in Tour De France History, Part 1 (Jacques Anquetil to Bernard Hinault)Tour de France champions all have different styles. But through the race's more than 100-year history, the best have also all been the same in some respects. They've all had great individual skills and a focused desire to win.
The Greatest Cyclists in Tour De France History, Part 2A look at Miguel Indurain, Greg LeMond, Eddy Merckx, Jan Ullrich and Joop Zoetemelk.
How to Watch & Understand the Tour De FranceThe Tour de France is the world's largest free sporting event. Spectators can watch every stage in person and along the entire route, this year from London (July 7) to Paris (July 29) without admission.
Greatest Mountains of the Tour De FranceGreat climbers usually win the Tour de France. Dozens of famous and infamous peaks have been used during stages and as finishing summits.
Six U.S. Cyclists Set for Unique 2007 Tour De FranceThe 2007 Tour de France, cycling's yearly pinnacle event, begins Saturday, July 7 in London, and it will be unique for three reasons, not the least of which is that it will not feature a defending titlist.
Floyd Landis: Tragedy, Turmoil & the Tour De FranceSince Floyd Landis became the third American to claim cycling's most coveted title nearly 10 months ago, his life has been nothing less than catastrophic.- The 2007 Tour De Doping Scandal: OverviewArmstrong repeatedly accused but never proven; Landis stripped of the title. What's next for the 2007 Tour De France.
- The Amazing Life and Times of Lance ArmstrongIf you've never heard of Lance Armstrong, then you're probably in a minority. Armstrong has made news headlines. First, as a world-class cyclist. Second, as a cancer victim. Read his story of courage and survival!
Floyd Landis BiographyWay before he ever caught the attention of the masses of media he has recently encountered, Floyd Landis was making a name for himself here in the U.S. as one of the best young riders of his era.
Guide to Going to the Tour De France in PersonWatching the Tour de France live is a hard outing to plan. Here are some hints on what resource to use and what to expect.