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Former American rider Bobby Julich says he used banned drugs during the late 1990s when he finished third in the Tour de France, forcing him Thursday to leave his Team Sky coaching job.

The IOC is set to formally strip American cyclist Tyler Hamilton of his gold from the 2004 Athens Games and reassign the medals after his admission of doping, according to an Olympic official familiar with the case.

With the eight-year deadline for IOC action approaching, U.S. anti-doping officials have agreed to turn over files on American cyclist Tyler Hamilton's doping case so the Olympic body can decide whether to readjust the medals from the 2004 Athens Games.

From Lance's comeback ride to Alberto Contador's win to Mark Cavendish's sprints, Bobby Julich grades the top riders from this year's Tour de France.

When the Tour route was unveiled in October, everyone knew the race would be decided at the top of Mont Ventoux. The famed climb didn't disappoint Saturday.

Tour de France officials wanted an exciting end to cycling's biggest race. Well, having Mont Ventoux as its penultimate stage will give them just that.

Lance Armstrong and other Tour contenders looked human in Thursday's time trial. Why? The Alps left their mark.

With Levi Leipheimer dropping out of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong loses an ally in the mountains.

We're a week into the Tour de France, so where do the top riders stand? Bobby Julich gives his progress report for the race contenders.

Lance Armstrong sits second overall in the Tour de France. Bobby Julich of all people knows those seconds are the toughest to gain in cycling's premier race.

From the doping issue to route changes to the Lance factor, Bobby Julich previews this year's Tour de France.

A look at the top contenders for the 2009 Tour de France with quick takes from two retired American cyclists, Frankie Andreu and Bobby Julich.

Bobby Julich may have retired from professional cycling, but the American is not done yet. He wants to give back to the sport that has given him so much.

The Tour couldn't escape controversy entirely, but Bobby Julich says that hasn't stopped this race from being one of the best, and cleanest, ever.

After years of wondering what Carlos Sastre was capable of, Bobby Julich says watching his CSC teammate succeed is a humbling experience.

Who will win Saturday's time trial? Who will reach the Tour podium? Bobby Julich gives his Stage 20 predictions.