American Flyers

While all eyes (and cameras) are locked on the Texan pedaling for a seventh crown, seven U.S. riders not named Lance will play key roles on the road-and some may challenge for the yellow jersey

Cavendish sprints to another win; Evans still leads

Mark Cavendish of Team Columbia won the 13th stage of the Tour de France.

How U.S.-based teams Columbia, Garmin-Chipotle fare at Tour

For the first time in Tour history, two U.S.-based teams, Team Columbia and Garmin-Chipotle, made the race. Here's a stage-by-stage update on both teams.

Cancellara takes Tour de Suisse stage; Kirchen keeps lead

Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara won the seventh stage of the Tour de Suisse on Friday, and Kim Kirchen kept the overall leader's yellow jersey.

McEwen wins second consecutive Tour de Suisse stage

Australia's Robbie McEwen won the fourth stage of the Tour de Suisse cycle race from Gossau to Domat-Ems on Tuesday.

McEwen wins sprint finish to take third stage

Robbie McEwen won a sprint finish to take the rain-soaked third stage of the Tour de Suisse.

Bennati edges Cavendish for 12th stage; Visconti retains lead

Daniele Bennati won the 12th stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish, while Giovanni Visconti held the overall lead on Thursday.

Bennati wins Giro d'Italia ninth stage; Visconti keeps overall lead

Daniele Bennati won the ninth stage of the Giro d'Italia in a sprint finish, and Giovanni Visconti kept the overall lead for a fourth day.

German cyclist Zabel prepared to give back 1996 green jersey

German rider Erik Zabel will give back his green jersey from the 1996 Tour de France if asked to by the race organizers, a Milram team spokesman said Saturday.

Steegmans leads 1-2 Belgian finish in homeland

Belgium's Gert Steegmans of the Quick Step team won the second stage of the Tour de France over 105-miles from Dunkirk to Ghent on Monday.

McEwen wins first stage of Tour de France

Australian sprint star Robbie McEwen won the first stage of the Tour de France on Sunday despite hurting his wrist in a crash late in the ride from London across the English countryside.

CANTERBURY, UNITED KINGDOM - JULY 08: Robbie McEwen of Australia and Predictor Lotto Team puts on the green jersey of best sprinter on the...

Robbie McEwen of Australia reacts as he crosses the finish line in Canterbury, England, to win the first...

Tour de France viewer's guide: stage breakdowns, favorites to win

Andrew Hood breaks down the stages of the Tour de France course and picks the favorites to win.

McEwen wins fifth stage in sprint finish

Robbie McEwen won the fifth stage of the Tour de Suisse in a sprint finish Wednesday, and Franck Schleck kept the leader's yellow jersey.