| Tour Employs New Anti-Doping Regimen and Course Changes For the first time since 1967, the Tour de France will begin without a prologue time trial and the race organizers have done away with time bonuses. Additionally, a new anti-doping regimen will try to keep riders honest. nytimes.com |
Armstrong May Miss Tour Lance Armstrong said he thought French doping officials would bar him from this year’s Tour de France because of a report that he violated protocols during a recent drug test. In a video statement on his Web site, Armstrong said there was a “very high likelihood” he would not be allowed to race for an eighth Tour de France title. The French drug testing agency has said it could punish Armstrong, who said the drug tests came back negative. nytimes.com |
Armstrong rips French sports minister for criticizing Astana Lance Armstrong is fed up with criticism from the French sports minister about his Astana team. rssfeeds.usatoday.com |
Slovene Cyclist Claims Dauphiné Janez Brajkovic of Slovenia won the Critérium du Dauphiné in France, claiming the biggest win of his career. nytimes.com |
Tour de France Glance A brief look at Thursday's 17th stage of the Tour de France: rssfeeds.usatoday.com |