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- Cadel Evans Becomes Oldest Post-War Tour De France WinnerIn honor of Cadel Evans' triumph and the grand history of the Tour de France, let us look back at the event's history and cultural ramifications, by the numbers.
Cadel Evans Masters the Three Phases to Win Tour De FranceIn order to win the Tour de France, a rider must be able to conquer the three phases: staying safe in the peloton, conquering the mountains, and dominating a time trial. Cadel Evans did all three in route to his first Tour de France victory.
Top Ten Hottest Celebrity Cyclists Post-Retirement of Lance ArmstrongDuring Lance Armstrong's dynasty, no pro cyclist came close to looking as good as the Texan--on or off the bike. The retired cyclist won't be competing in this year's Tour de France, but that doesn't mean we've lost all of our hope for cycling eye candy.- Tour De France to Shake Up After Stage 9The Tour de France has had an eventul first week, but the race hasn't really started yet. Stage 9 has already shaken things up with a few big crashes, and a likely change in leadership, setting the stage for the next two weeks to come.
- Tour De France Stage 3 Results Rough for Cavendish, Hushovd, ContadorAmerican Tyler Farrar got a special Fourth of July victory in Stage 3 of the Tour de France. Yet more negative fireworks went off between Mark Cavendish and yellow jersey leader Thor Hushovd while Alberto Contador continued to play catch up.
- Tour de France Crash is Latest Blow to ContadorAlberto Contador is already under the worst pressure possible, as he tries to win a Tour de France that could be stripped from him next month. Now he may not even have that, after a Stage 1 crash that left him over a minute behind the leaders already.
Crashes Mar Stage One Results of the Tour De France 2011A vivid memory suddenly came back to me as I watch that Tour de France crash. I was glad nobody was hurt at this crash. But I couldn't say the same thing about that crash that occurred a mere few feet in front of me, back in the 1970s.- Stage 1 of Tour De France Likely to Favor SprintersAlberto Contador and Andy Schleck are likely to dominate the Tour de France over time. But for the very start, sprinters like Mark Cavendish and Thor Hushovd will likely be the headliners in Stage 1, as they start fighting for the green jersey.
- Tour De France Already Tainted by Contador Doping ChargesCycling is already on thin ice as Lance Armstrong's doping allegations get even worse. Now the sport's new dominant champion, Alberto Contador, could be banned from competition next month even if he wins his third straight Tour de France in July.
- Another Doping Scandal Tarnishes Tour De France ReputationAnother doping scandal tarnishes the already battered reputation of the Tour de France. Alberto Contador won his appeal, but it's no-win for the Tour.
Tour De France Winner Alberto Contador Will Fight Any Doping Charge BanThe cycling champion spoke out about his suggested one-year doping charge ban and vowed to appeal- Travel Guide: Tour De France 2010This article describes the Tour de France route, which will inspire all travelers to develop their innovative travel routes.
Contador Edges Out Schleck to Win 2010 Tour De FranceSpain's Alberto Contador once again topped the podium at a highly demanding 2010 Tour de France. Lance Armstrong placed a surprising 23rd, while Luxembourg's Andy Schleck came within 39 seconds of winning this year's spectacle of endurance and agility.
Contador Grinds Out Third Tour De France Victory: 49-Second MarginAlberto Contador continued to demonstrate that he is the king of road cycling by capturing his third Tour de France victory in the last four years. Luxembourg's Andy Schleck wanted to knock him off the podium, but he will have to wait.- 2010 Tour De France Results RecapNow that the 2010 Tour de France is over, it ends a rather unusual three weeks by their standards. Lance Armstrong and doping were in the background this time, while fights, crashes, and questionable passes helped form the final results.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 20 Results Close Book on TourThe final day of the Tour de France usually has no suspense, except in the green jersey race. But the yellow was ceded to Alberto Contador yesterday, as he rides down the Champs-Elysees in triumph for the third time today.
Memorable Tour De France Moments 2010There are memorable Tour de France moments every year, and the 2010 Tour was no exception.- 2010 Tour De France Stage 19 Results Clinch Contador VictoryAlberto Contador had victory over Andy Schleck all but secured after Thursday. Today's time trial clinched it, as expected, with Contador building a 39 second lead heading into the final ceremonial ride tomorrow.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 18 Results Set Up Final WeekendThe Tour de France has two days left, but many of the results may have been decided. Alberto Contador now has a stranglehold on the yellow jersey, and, although Mark Cavendish won his fourth stage, he could not catch Alessandro Petacchi for the green.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 17 Results Mixed for SchleckAndy Schleck was the winner at Stage 17 in the Tour de France, but may have also been the loser. Schleck needed to take a sizable lead over Alberto Contador today, but, since he was neck-and-neck with Contador, he may have kept the overall lead for good.
- Tour De France 2010: Rest Day 2 - ReviewThis is a review of Day 19, July 21, of 2010 Tour de France, as the riders rest in Pau.
- 2010 Tour De France Results Enter Final StagesThe last off-day of the Tour de France is allowing Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck to rest before their final showdown. Stage 17 tomorrow could be Schleck's last best chance to take the lead back, even with three days left after that.
- Tour De France 2010: Stage 16 - ResultsThis is a review of the results of stage 16 of the 2010 Tour de France held July 20, from Bagneres-de-Luchon to Pau, France.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 16 Results Near-Miss for ArmstrongLance Armstrong had been a forgotten man in the Tour de France, while Alberto Contador and Andy Schleck battled it out. But Armstrong made a last run at victory in Stage 16, although he finally fell short, while the leaders stayed level.
- Tour De France 2010 Lead Change Brings About ApologyAlberto Contador finally took the Tour de France lead from Andy Schleck yesterday. But, instead of blowing by him, he did it when Schleck had chain problems, which is generally frowned on by cyclists. This made Contador apologize for his tactics.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 15 Results Finally Put Contador AheadThis was the stage in which Alberto Contador was expected to take the yellow jersey from Andy Schleck. However, although Contador finally took the lead, it was due to a chain mishap on Schleck's bike. Nevertheless, Contador is now eight seconds ahead.
2010 Tour De France Stage 14 Results Keep Schleck AheadThe Pyrenees are where Alberto Contador is expected to charge ahead of Andy Schleck at last. But the Tour de France Stage 14 results kept Schleck 31 seconds ahead as they entered the Pyrenees, although it could be a different story tomorrow.
2010 Tour De France Stage 13 Results Set Stage for PyreneesThe Tour de France is now heading for the all-important Pyrenees, to decide things between Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador. Both stayed out of the way and stayed level today, as Schleck maintains a 31 second lead going into the mountains.- Tour De France 2010: Stage 12 - ResultsThis is a review of the results of stage 12 of the 2010 Tour de France held July 16, from Bourg-de-Peage to Mende, France.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 12 Results Tighten LeadThe big showdown between Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador will come at the Pyrenees in two days. Schleck does not need to lose any more of his lead before then. Contador cut 10 seconds from it anyway, and is now 31 seconds from the yellow jersey.
- Tour De France 2010: Stage 11 - ResultsThis is a review of the results of stage 11 of the 2010 Tour de France held July 15, from Sisteron to Bourg-les-Valence.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 11 ResultsThe Tour de France began the second half of the race today, as Stage 11 still had Andy Schleck and Alberto Contador killing time before the Pyrenees. But, Mark Cavendish wasn't resting, as he took his third stage of the year.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 10 Results Mark Halfway PointAfter a lot of changes to the leaderboard at the Alps, the Tour de France kept everything the same in Stage 10. Andy Schleck, Alberto Contador and the leaders stayed back today, as the race reached its halfway point.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 9 Results Put Contador in SecondLance Armstrong is already out of the Tour de France running, but fellow favorite Alberto Contador nearly has the yellow jersey again. Today, Contador moved up to second place, with Andy Schleck as the latest overall leader.
Tears in Tribute to the Champion, Lance ArmstrongThe road was vengeful to Lance Armstrong in Stage 8 of this year's Tour de France, but he proved himself a champion with every painful pedal turn!- 2010 Tour De France Rests After Stage 8The Tour de France officially took Lance Armstrong out of contention, after an abysmal Stage 8. Today, Armstrong and the remaining contenders get to rest, as Alberto Contador, Cadel Evans and the field prepare for the next week of action.
- 2010 Tour De France Stage 8 Results Finish ArmstrongToday's critical Stage 8 of a Tour de France was a disaster for Lance Armstrong. Three crashes in the Alps led Armstrong to pretty much concede the race, while Alberto Contador moved up to third, and Cadel Evans took the yellow jersey.
- Tour De France 2010: Stage 8 - ResultsThis is a review of the results of stage 8 of the 2010 Tour de France held July 11 from Station des Rousses to Avoriaz, France.
Stage 8 of 2010 Tour De France Ends Lance Armstrong's Hope of 8th WinLance Armstrong, 7-time Tour de France winner was involved in three crashes in stage 8, which took him out of contention for his 8th win. Cadel Evans tood the lead for the first time.
