A little intrigue returns for 2010 Tour
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe 2010 Tour de France route was unveiled Wednesday, and it is as notable for what is absent as what is present.
Story | Conversation | October 14, 2009Nagasu stands out from U.S. crowd
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWhile the debate over Sasha Cohen reaching the 2010 Olympics won't end anytime soon, Mirai Nagasu may be a surprise addition for the U.S. team.
Story | Conversation | September 14, 2009Climb confirms riders' Tour destinies
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comMany thought the climb up Mont Ventoux might blow up the Tour de France standings. It wound up confirming them instead.
Story | Conversation | July 25, 2009Lance aiming for a spot on the podium
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comLance Armstrong concedes that winning the Tour de France is no longer his goal. But surmounting the imposing Mont Ventoux ahead of his podium challengers certainly is.
Story | Conversation | July 24, 2009Time trial takes on new importance
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comLance Armstrong, Bradley Wiggins and Andy Schleck have some catching up to do in Thursday's time-trial stage if they hope to contend for a podium position at the Tour de France.
Story | Conversation | July 22, 2009What lies ahead for Tour contenders?
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comEntering the homestretch of the 2009 Tour de France, ESPN.com's Bonnie D. Ford answers key questions facing leader Alberto Contador and teammate Lance Armstrong as the race heads to a sprint finish Sunday on the Champs-Elysees in Paris.
Story | Conversation | July 20, 2009Vande Velde, Wiggins form strong bond
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comTheir yin-yang personalities aside, current top-10 Tour de France teammates Christian Vande Velde and Bradley Wiggins find the road to success is greater with each other.
Story | Conversation | July 14, 2009Stars flocking to the return of Lance
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe celebrity circus of Robin Williams, Ben Stiller and Jimmy Buffett signifies Lance Armstrong's return. And make no mistake: A Hollywood ending is exactly what the seven-time Tour de France champ has in mind.
Story | Conversation | July 13, 2009Lance? Contador? No answer just yet
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comA week into the 2009 Tour, it's clear who's out of the money, but not at all clear how the spoils of victory will be divided.
Story | Conversation | July 10, 2009Astana shows strength in numbers
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comWith only 21 seconds separating four Astana riders in Saturday's opening stage of the Tour de France, it's premature to read any pecking order into the riders' finishes.
Story | Conversation | July 04, 2009Q&A with Lance Armstrong
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comOn the eve of his return to the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong talks to ESPN.com's Bonnie D. Ford about the race, the doubters and the reception he expects to receive in France.
Story | Conversation | July 03, 2009Top contenders for 2009 Tour
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comA look at the top contenders for the 2009 Tour de France with quick takes from two retired American cyclists, Frankie Andreu and Bobby Julich.
Story | Conversation | June 30, 2009Tour de France stage breakdown
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comTour de France organizers always try to throw a few twists into the predictable template of the 106-year-old race, but they've outdone themselves this time.
Story | Conversation | June 29, 2009An American in Rome? It could happen
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAn American has a chance to win the Giro d'Italia for only the second time in the race's 100-year history. He's just not the horse most people might have bet on a few months ago.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009Higueras educating the next generation
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comJose Higueras' reputation as one of the most sophisticated tennis minds is unparalleled. But can he turn around the entire U.S. nation?
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