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Tour de France | July 4-26, 2009 | France

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Top 10 American performances at Tour de France

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Greg LeMond and Lance Armstrong helped put cycling on the American map, but they're not the only Americans to give us great moments at the Tour de France.

Story | Conversation | July 04, 2008

Tour sports new twists, but old-staple stages still pose challenge

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Sure, the Tour de France sports a new look this year, but there are still a few traditional stages that will pose a challenge for riders.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2008

Best and worst from this year's Tour

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Andy Hood gives us his best and worst picks from this year's Tour de France.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2007

These riders could help change tide at Tour

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

It will be up to the new generation of cyclists to save the sport from further demise. Andy Hood looks at the top young riders of the future.

Story | Conversation | July 29, 2007

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

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

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

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007

Strengths, weaknesses, everything to know about the Tour faves

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Andrew Hood outlines the strengths and weaknesses of the Tour faves and categorizes them with stars.

Story | Conversation | July 03, 2007

Solutions are available; will to do it sometimes isn't

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Cycling is damaged, but there are ways to help solve things. ESPN.com's Andrew Hood has some ways.

Story | Conversation | August 06, 2006

Hood: Floyd Landis FAQ

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

What now for Floyd Landis? Andrew Hood answers some frequently asked questions surrounding cycling's latest black cloud.

Story | Conversation | July 27, 2006

Bode's talent lost in media mess

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Bode Miller is no stranger to controversy. But what gets lost in all of the buzz is his actual talent on the slopes.

Story | Conversation | January 12, 2006

Speedy Rahlves wants to make mark in Turin

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Daron Rahlves doesn't mind flying under the radar, but he wants to make a splash in Turin in what could be his last Olympics.

Story | Conversation | December 21, 2005

Kildow looking to open new chapter in Turin

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

You might not have heard of Lindsey Kildow. But as she trains for Turin, she's being hailed as the next Picabo.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2005

Miller loves to ski, but fame's the royal pain

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Bode Miller loves to ski and loves to win. It's all the hoopla that comes with it that he can do without.

Story | Conversation | December 05, 2005

Maier has one goal left: Olympic gold

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

He came back from a life-threatening motorcycle crash to win another Cup title. Now, Hermann Maier wants gold.

Story | Conversation | December 02, 2005

Stage 18: Armstrong silences rivals' last gasps

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Lance Armstrong shook off the final challenges from his desperate rivals in the hilly 18th stage Thursday to retain the yellow jersey he's worn since the Alps.

Story | Conversation | July 21, 2005

Seventh straight Tour title within reach

Andrew Hood, Special to ESPN.com

Lance Armstrong hates rest days. But he knows he's in great position heading into the final week of the Tour de France.

Story | Conversation | July 18, 2005