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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, 2009Leipheimer joins Armstrong's team
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThree-time Tour of California winner Levi Leipheimer has signed a two-year deal with Team RadioShack, choosing to continue racing with Lance Armstrong, manager Johan Bruyneel and an organization Leipheimer says is the best fit for him.
Story | Conversation | August 31, 2009Landis under contract for 2010
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe chances of Floyd Landis joining his one-time team leader Lance Armstrong at Team RadioShack are probably remote, although neither man would completely dismiss the possibility this week.
Story | Conversation | August 26, 2009A new Lance shows old determination
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comLance's Tour return sent one strong message: Don't look back too long, boys; I may not be able to gain on you like I used to, but it wouldn't be wise to let your guard down.
Story | Conversation | July 26, 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, 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, 2009Jens Voigt is the conscience of cycling
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comBefore his horrendous accident in the Tour de France on Tuesday, Jens Voigt had told ESPN.com's Bonnie D. Ford that this Tour might be his last.
Story | Conversation | July 21, 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, 2009Contador upstages Tour field
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAlberto Contador lived up to his billing as the most explosive climber in the world, taking the Tour lead by 1 minute, 37 seconds Sunday. Even Lance Armstrong had to acknowledge he couldn't keep up.
Story | Conversation | July 19, 2009Stage 14 tactics ruffle some riders
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comGeorge Hincapie's near miss at the yellow jersey Saturday was likely the result of team strategies and competitive maneuvers near the finish. But that didn't make it any easier for the veteran U.S. rider.
Story | Conversation | July 18, 2009Two riders shot by BB gun during race
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comAt least two Tour de France riders were hit by pellets from a BB gun or similar weapon as they labored behind the main peloton near the finish of Friday's Stage 13.
Story | Conversation | July 17, 2009So far, all's quiet on doping front
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comThe Tour de France is historically synonymous with positive drug tests. But in 2009, the event is quietly pitching a perfect doping shutout.
Story | Conversation | July 16, 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, 2009Radio debate reaches peak in mountains
Bonnie D. Ford, ESPN.comIt's easy to look at the Great Radio Debate from the outside and say, "Huh?" Conducting a modern bike race without wireless communication might seem like a showy and unnecessary step backward.
Story | Conversation | July 12, 2009
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