Ford: Exclusive Q&A with seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong

On 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.

Dutch cyclist gets 1-month ban for Turkey crash

Dutch rider Theo Bos has been suspended for one month for sending South African Daryl Impey crashing into a security barrier during a Tour of Turkey stage in April, the International Cycling Union said on Friday.

Ford: Lance's comeback has been more difficult than he imagined

Will Lance be something approaching the rider he was before in the next three weeks? Is his cancer message resonating despite his cycling season? His big stage awaits.

Armstrong a target for doping officials, Sastre

France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France this year

Julich: Things I'll be watching for in this year's Tour de France

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

Panel clears Boonen to ride in Tour de France

A lawyer for Belgian sprint star Tom Boonen says the rider will be allowed to compete in the Tour de France after winning his appeal of a ban for a positive cocaine test.

Austria questioning triathlete on doping charges

The Austrian anti-doping agency has started an investigation into doping allegations against triathlete Hannes Hempel.

Another Tour de Lance?

We've seen championship athletes come back with lackluster results in the past, but does anyone want to pick against Lance Armstrong? In his favor: ...

Bonnie D. Ford: A look back at the 1999 Tour, the race that changed everything

It's been 10 years since the 1999 Tour de France, Lance's first in a string of historic wins. It was the race that changed everything, and set the tone for years to come.

Vinokourov wants to return to Astana after ban

Alexander Vinokourov will return to cycling when his two-year doping suspension ends later this month, and he said on Thursday that he hopes to ride with his former Astana team.

Twenty famous Tour de France moments

ESPN The Magazine/Insider presents an aggregated-content look at twenty famous moments in Tour de France history.

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Boonen, Tour riders have pre-race blood test

Cycling's governing body says all 180 riders expected to start the Tour de France -- plus one -- have undergone planned pre-race blood tests.

Maaskant joining Garmin-Slipstream for Tour

Dutchman Martijn Maaskant has replaced injured Dan Martin of Ireland in Garmin-Slipstream's Tour de France roster, the American team said on Thursday.

Caple: Stars and stripes

The Tour de France starts on the Fourth of July, and Lance Armstrong isn't the only American contender.

Astana cycling team director Johan Bruyneel of Belgium, left, and Alberto Contador of Spain react during a press conference...