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Video: Tour contender Contador motivated by Lance Armstrong
Original at Searchforvideo.com
• Thu, Sep 10
Source: rootv World Headlines The Tour de France 2007 champion, Alberto Contador, played down any rivalry with seven time Tour winner Lance Armstrong who joins the Spaniard on the Astana team. Contador told journalists that he welcomed Armstrong's participation and said he was motiva...
Video: 2009 Tour Down Under Stage 6 HighlightsOriginal at YouTube
• Sun, Jan 25
By rss@youtube.com (dahgutone) This video is brought to you by, SBS. This is the last stage!! How did you like the TDU? Was it good? I liked it, but i still wanted to see Lance win one stage. Keywords: 2009 Lance Armstrong Paul Sherwen Tour de France Down Under Alberto Contador Trek Astana Discovery Channel US Postal Johan Bru...
Video: Interview of Lance Armstrong Before Tour Down UnderOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Jan 19
By rss@youtube.com (dahgutone) An Interview of Lance Armstrong by Paul Sherwen just before the Tour Down Under Author: dahgutone Keywords: Lance Armstrong Paul Sherwen Tour de France Down Under Alberto Contador Trek Astana Discovery Channel US Postal Johan Bruyneel Added: January 19, 2009
Video: Trek Bikes "Best" TV CommercialOriginal at YouTube
• Mon, Jul 14
By rss@youtube.com (trekbikesusa) Author: trekbikesusa Keywords: Madone Trek Bikes Lance Armstrong TV Commercial Believe Tour de France Bicycle Alberto Contador Levi Leipheimer Added: July 14, 2008
Tyler Farrar is top US cyclist on World Ranking
Original at Biking Bis
• Tue, Oct 20
By Gene Bisbee The 25-year-old from Wenatchee, Washington, scored more points than any other US cyclist on the UCI's individual world rankings. Topping the virtual podium were Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, Alejandro Valverde and Samuel Sanchez, all from Spain.
Kind Words, But No Love Between Armstrong, Contador
Original at Bicycle.net
• Thu, Oct 15
By editor PARIS, Oct 15, 2009 (AFP) – Lance Armstrong tried to conceal it, but a wry smile gave away just how high his rivalry with yellow jersey rival Alberto Contador may soar on their anticipated duel at the Tour de France in 2010. “It’s good for cycling,” added the American.
Contador, Astana Say They Have Nothing To Hide
Original at Bicycle.net
• Wed, Oct 14
By editor “These media reports are the first we as a team have heard of an investigation. According to the press articles, the investigation involves a number of cycling teams having participated in the 2009 Tour de France,” said the statement.
Contador plays down new doping probe
Original at VeloNews
• Wed, Oct 14
By cpelkey Reigning Tour de France champion Alberto Contador played down the threat of a doping probe that was launched a day before the presentation of next year's race. Paris prosecutors on Tuesday revealed they had launched an investigation after the discovery of suspicious medical equipment...
Armstrong Team investigated because of used syringes
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Tue, Oct 13
By Aishwarya Bhatt Paris, Oct 13 (THAINDIAN NEWS) French prosecutors have launched a preliminary investigation and inquiry to examine used syringes found in medical waste containers during the Tour de France race. The eventual tour winner Alberto Contador and third-place Lance Armstrong rode with Tea...
Team Astana And Contador Had Easy Ride On Dope Tests Claims Newspaper Le Monde
Original at Bicycle.net
• Mon, Oct 5
By editor PARIS, Oct 5, 2009 (AFP) – The Astana team of Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and third placed Lance Armstrong were given an easy ride during dope tests at the 2009 event, two leading French newspapers said Monday. They quoted a report by the French anti-doping agency AFLD accusing [......
Report: Astana given easy ride by dope testers in Tour
Original at VeloNews
• Mon, Oct 5
By cpelkey The Astana team of Tour de France winner Alberto Contador and third placed Lance Armstrong were given an easy ride during dope tests at the 2009 event, two leading French newspapers said Monday. Both Le Monde and Le Figaro published stories on Monday quoting a report by the French anti-dop...
Lequatre Joins Armstrong At The Shack
Original at Bicycle.net
• Sun, Sep 27
By editor Frenchman Geoffroy Lequatre, the 2008 Tour of Britain champion, has signed for Radio Shack cycling team that will be spearheaded by Lance Armstrong in 2010, the team said Sunday. Armstrong raced in the same Astana team as Contador in 2009, the American finishing third on the Tour de Franc...
UCI Reports That Astana License Hangs In The Balance
Original at Bicycle.net
• Sat, Sep 26
By editor The cycling future of the Astana team, whose star rider is Tour de France champion Alberto Contador, could be in doubt, UCI chief Pat McQuaid said Saturday. The Kazakh-backed team have had a torrid year prior to Contador’s Tour de France triumph in July.
Oscar Pereiro, 2006 Tour de France winner, still stuffering from ...
Original at Examiner.com
• Mon, Aug 10
Among the unique equations of the 2009 Tour de France was the participation of four previous titlists, Lance Armstrong, Oscar Pereiro, Alberto Contador and ...
Vinokourov Back After 2-Year Ban for Doping
Original at New York Times
• Thu, Aug 6
BBC Sport recorded his ninth triumph in the Tour de France by guiding Alberto Contador to his second victory. The man who won the seven others, Lance Armstrong, ... Kazak cyclist Alexandre Vinokourov to continue comebackThe Canadian Press Cycling Weekly -Examiner.com -Telegraph.co.uk
Exhausted Bradley Wiggins now knows he can win the Tour de France
Original at EducationGuardian.co.uk
• Mon, Aug 3
There were times when Andy Schleck [who finished second behind Alberto Contador, and just ahead of Lance Armstrong and Wiggins] was attacking and it was ... How does Wiggins compare to the British Tour greats?Cycling Weekly all 4 news articles »
Alberto Contador on Lance Armstrong and Tour de France in El Pais
Original at latimesblogs.latimes.com
• Sat, Aug 1
From the moment Lance Armstrong announced he was returning to cycling and rejoining forces with Johan Bruyneel and thus riding for Astana this year, ... Lance Armstrong: Tour de France 'Messiah' - Le Figaro, FranceThe Moderate Voice
First Edition Cycling News, Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Original at Cyclingnews.com
• Tue, Jul 28
relatively civil during the Tour de France but now that the race is over, it seems the gloves are off between Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong, ... and more »
Alberto Contador’s Comments Post Tour de France Reveals Tension With Armstrong
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Tue, Jul 28
By GD The 2009 Tour de France got over this Sunday, July 26, but it seems that the controversies surrounding it are far from getting settled down. This year’s winner, Alberto Contador has made it crystal clear post Tour that he and fellow Astana teammate Lance Armstrong don’t see eye to eye. In fac...
Contador Shows Dislike for Armstrong After Tour
Original at NYT > Floyd Landis
• Mon, Jul 27
By By JULIET MACUR The winner of the Tour de France said he would never have “great admiration” for Lance Armstrong, his Astana teammate during the race.
Alberto Contador Shows Ugly Side in Comments
Original at Bumpshack.com
• Mon, Jul 27
By Joshua Holmes Tour de France winner Alberto Contador, of Spain, showed a rather ugly and arrogant side on Monday when he made comments about his dislike for American and 7-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong. “My relationship with Lance is zero,” Contador said at a news conference, one day after winnin...
Contador Says He Has No Admiration for Armstrong
Original at NYT > Sports
• Mon, Jul 27
By By REUTERS Alberto Contador vented at a news conference Monday about his testy relationship with Lance Armstrong, saying his relationship with Armstrong “is zero.”
Contador Wins, but Armstrong Has Other Victory
Original at NYT > Floyd Landis
• Sun, Jul 26
• 3 related articles
By By JULIET MACUR Alberto Contador of Spain won the Tour de France for a second time, and Lance Armstrong joined him on the podium after finishing third in a comeback.
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Armstrong sets the stage to be a Tour de France force in 2010
Original at USA Today
• Sun, Jul 26
TODAY PARIS — Lance Armstrong's four children gathered at the base of the Tour de France podium Sunday while the crowd cheered winner Alberto Contador. ... Lance Armstrong a favorite for 2010 Tour de FranceLos Angeles Times Lance Armstrong Happy With Comeback RideESPN
A doping-free Tour de France this year? Only time will tell
Original at google.com
• Sun, Jul 26
When the race ended Sunday, with Alberto Contador of Spain taking home his second yellow jersey and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong in an impressive ... Le Tour de France: over, and now what?Examiner.com French anti-doping agency to retest 2008 Tour de France samples ...Gaea Times
Contador wins 2009 Tour de France, Armstrong finishes third
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Sun, Jul 26
By IANS Paris, July 26 (DPA) Alberto Contador won the 2009 Tour de France Sunday, the second Tour title of his career, outsprinting Luxembourg’s Andy Schleck and seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong. The 26-year-old Contador’s margin over the 24-year-old Schleck was 4 minutes 11 seconds...
Contador and Armstrong hold off Schleck brothers on Mount Ventoux
Original at Biking Bis
• Sat, Jul 25
By Gene Bisbee Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong protected their first and third places in the Tour de France on Saturday by repelling attacks by Andy and Frank Schleck on the barren slopes of Mont Ventoux. After the race, Armstrong told Versus that he was pleased with his efforts:
Astana's Chris Horner not sure which team he'll ride for next season
Original at OregonLive.com
• Fri, Jul 24
by The Oregonian Oregon cyclist Chris Horner, who is teammates with Astana's Lance Armstrong, told The Oregonian today that he's unsure which team he will ... Sparks could fly after Contador attack, admits BruyneelAFP Lance Armstrong says sponsor to be named Thursday for "our" team ...road.c...
Surprise sprint finish at Tour de France favors Cavendish
Original at Biking Bis
• Fri, Jul 24
By Gene Bisbee Although the top 8 overall remained in order behind yellow jersey Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong gained 4 seconds in his overall third position by staying with the lead group as a split developed further back to the others in the peloton.
Stage 19 of Tour de France begins with Contador in driver’s seat
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Fri, Jul 24
By IANS Bourgoin-Jallieu, France, July 24 (DPA) The 19th stage of the 2009 Tour de France began Friday in the city of Bourgoin-Jallieu with most riders thinking about Saturday’s decisive stage and Lance Armstrong already looking forward to next year. The 178-km stage to Aubenas includes only o...
Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 19, Alpe d'Huez
Original at Ski Channel
• Thu, Jul 23
Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 19, Alpe d'Huez Contador & the Tour de France of Ski." Contador must have been burning inside during the tour's early stages when asked if he or Lance Armstrong was the ...
Armstrong gains ground at Tour de France time trial
Original at Biking Bis
• Thu, Jul 23
By Gene Bisbee There is no drafting, team tactics or breaking away at the Tour de France individual time trial. The bicycle racers win or lose on their own. Lance Armstrong -- Finished 16th on the stage but moved up to 3rd overall in the General Classification. He finished 1:30 behind Contador, but ahead...
Schleck brothers ambush peloton again at Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Wed, Jul 22
By Gene Bisbee Andy and Frank Schleck catapulted themselves into second and third places behind Alberto Contador on Stage 17 of the Tour de France on Wednesday as Lance Armstrong dropped from second to fourth place. On the eve of announcing a new team that he'll lead, Armstrong was put in the unusual posi...
Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong
Original at Baltimore Sun
• Wed, Jul 22
The gropu with Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the overall leader's yellow jersey, center, and American seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong, ...
Brothers can't unhinge yellow jersey in Alps at Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Tue, Jul 21
By Gene Bisbee The Schleck brothers tried a one-two punch to knock Alberto Contador out of the yellow jersey on Tuesday as Stage 16 of the Tour de France continued through the Alps. The effort didn't phase the Spanish cyclist on Team Astana, but it briefly put Lance Armstrong on the mat. He valiantly battle...
Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 16, Great St ...
Original at Ski Channel
• Mon, Jul 20
Times Online Lance Armstrong & the Tour de France of Ski: Stage 16, Great St ... After the second (and last) off-day of the 2009 Tour de France, Lance Armstrong and tour leader Alberto Contador hop back on the saddle for Stage 16. ... Write Lance Armstrong off at your perilTimes Online
A change in yellow jersey at Tour de France; Astana leadership issues resolved
Original at Biking Bis
• Sun, Jul 19
By Gene Bisbee Armstrong was in front of the leader's group at the base of the Category 1 climb to Verbier, but could only watch as first Contador, then the Schleck brothers, Carlos Sastre, Bradley Wiggins, and others rode away. Armstrong finished in 9th place on the stage ....
Haussler Wins Tour de France Stage, Armstrong Third
Original at Bloomberg
• Fri, Jul 17
was in the main group of riders with Astana teammates Alberto Contador and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong. Armstrong, who returned to cycling after ... Tour de France 2009 Stage 13 results: Lance Armstrong still close ...JOCKlife Sports
Leipheimer abandons Tour de France in 4th place
Original at Biking Bis
• Fri, Jul 17
By Gene Bisbee Leipheimer was sitting in 4th place in the overall battle for the yellow jersey, 39 seconds behind the leader. I'm sure he'll be sorely missed by teammates Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong, who sit in 2nd and 3rd place respectively.
Denmark’s Sorensen Wins Stage; Nocentini Keeps Yellow
Original at NYT > Sports
• Thu, Jul 16
By By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Denmark’s Nicki Sorensen has won the 12th stage of the Tour de France, with Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador and overall leader Rinaldo Nocentini among those in the chasing pack.
Armstrong's Impact on US Cycling
Original at New York Times
• Thu, Jul 16
Sally Jenkins: Lance Armstrong and the Tour de FranceWashington Post Tour De France Contador takes lead; Armstrong 2ndSan Francisco Chronicle Tour de France Stage 12: Lance Armstrong recovers from tire troubleNew York Daily News
Tour de France - Stage 11 as it happened
Original at BBC Sport
• Wed, Jul 15
1427: The yellow jersey of Rinaldo Nocentini is safely in the peloton, as is Alberto Contador and (post-toilet break) Lance Armstrong. ... 96th Tour de France - Stage 12 ReportDaily Peloton Nicki Sorensen wins stage 12CCTV Toronto Sun -Mirror.co.uk -BBC Sport
Eyes on Possible Team Rift as Armstrong Remains 3rd
Original at NYT > Sports
• Sun, Jul 12
By By JULIET MACUR Lance Armstrong with his teammate Alberto Contador, right, during the eighth stage Saturday.
Sanchez wins Stage 8; Nocentini, Contador, Armstrong are 1, 2, 3 at Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Sat, Jul 11
By Gene Bisbee The Caisse d'Epargne cyclist later said that he offered the stage win to a breakaway companion if he could capture the yellow jersey. That scenario didn't materialize in the 110-mile race through the mountains to Saint Girons, however.
Tour de France rookie Nocentini in yellow; Contador and Armstrong in 2nd and 3rd
Original at Biking Bis
• Fri, Jul 10
By Gene Bisbee Italy's Rinaldo Nocentini jumped 32 places on Stage 7 to take over the yellow jersey at the Tour de France on Friday. After Fabian Cancellara wore the leader's jersey since the end of the bicycle race's first stage -- the last three virtually tied with Lance Armstrong, this first stage in th...
In Tour de France, Astana Has a Leader (Maybe Two)
Original at NYT > Sports
• Fri, Jul 3
By By JULIET MACUR “If Alberto is better,” Lance Armstrong, right, said earlier this week of his Astana teammate, Alberto Contador, “I will ride for him.”
Quote: Why Chris Horner isn't racing in 2009 Tour de France
Original at Biking Bis
• Sat, Jun 27
By Gene Bisbee Chris Horner writing about his disappointment in not being chosen to ride alongside Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer in the 2009 Tour de France. A native of Bend, Oregon, Horner's Freewheeling column appears in the Oregonian.
The Astana Saga Continues
Original at Bicycling
• Tue, Jun 16
Contador yesterday said that he considers his teammates Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer rivals as much as riders on other teams, and Caisse d'Epargne leader Alejandro Valverde added to the intrigue by saying that, if he rides the Tour, ...
Astana releases short list for Tour roster
Original at VeloNews
• Mon, Jun 15
CO By Andrew Hood Fifteen riders are vying for nine spots on the Astana tour squad, which will be anchored by returning seven-time Tour champion Lance Armstrong and 2007 Tour winner Alberto Contador. Also all but assured of spots are Tour podium finishers ...
First Edition Cycling News
Original at Cyclingnews.com
• Sun, Jun 14
If I can help him at the Tour de France, I'll do it," Valverde said to a question about the possible help that Contador could look for in case of an offensive by Lance Armstrong. "But if I have to attack him, I'll do it as much as he'd attack me. ...
Forget about same old. There are plenty of untold stories in sports
Original at SI.com
• Mon, Jun 8
The cold truth is, Lance Armstrong isn't the best rider on his Astana team right now. That distinction belongs to a 26-year-old Spaniard named Alberto Contador, who has already won all three of cycling's grand tours, and who might just drop the Texan ...
Alberto Contador downplays Armstrong's leadership and more road news
Original at Bike World
• Sat, Jun 6
Lance Armstrong to be “just another member of the team” and “our relationship is correct and normal” Contador has downplayed his chances for the Dauphine Libere, saying that he is using the race as preparation for the Tour de France and that he has ...
Astana looks strong one month before Tour de France
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Wed, Jun 3
• 4 related articles
The owners in Kazakhstan have resolved money issues that threatened to keep them from the Tour, where they'll have three riders with a chance to finish on the podium: Alberto Contador, Levi Leipheimer and Lance Armstrong. None is more motivated than ... Cycling News - TeleText
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Johan Bruyneel comments on the Astana situation
Original at Bike World
• Thu, May 14
OH Just before the Tour de France, the biggest sporting event of the year, companies have the unique possibility to link their name to cycling and to jump into the middle of the season with Alberto Contador, Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and many ...
Australia’s Evans doubts Armstrong a Tour de France starter
Original at Thaindian News » lance armstrong
• Wed, May 6
• 2 related articles
By IANS Sydney, May 6 (DPA) Twice runner-up Cadel Evans doubts seven-time winner Lance Armstrong will be on the starting line for July’s Tour de France. Evans told The Australian newspaper Tuesday that Armstrong’s Spanish teammate, 2007 winner Alberto Contador, would be the favourite and Ast...
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Unlike some other sports, cycling thrives
Original at St. Louis Post-Dispatch
• Fri, May 1
MO Then, they added the team with the defending Tour de France champion, Cervelo, and announced the return of Liquigas. A couple weeks later, they added Astana, the team of Lance Armstrong, Alberto Contador and Levi Leipheimer. Last month, the organizers ...
Fleche Wallonne 2009: The Big Preview
Original at Cycling Weekly
• Mon, Apr 20
UK In fact, almost all the overall contenders of the Tour de France will be there, with only some very top names like Alberto Contador (Astana), former Fleche Wallonne winner Lance Armstrong (Astana) and Carlos Sastre (Cervélo) missing from the running. ...
Road News and Results - March 31, 2009
Original at Bike World
• Tue, Mar 31
OH believes that his compatriot Alberto Contador will ultimately benefit from the media circus surrounding Lance Armstrong. He thinks that it will take pressure off of him and allow him to relax and concentrate on preparing for the Tour de France. ...
SPORTS BRIEFS | MARCH 24, 2009
Original at Evansville Courier & Press
• Sun, Mar 22
Evansville Courier & Press, IN Lance Armstrong will race against the past two Tour de France winners when the five-day Vuelta of Castilla and Leon begins today. The seven-time Tour champion will line up against Spanish cyclists Carlos Sastre (2008) and Alberto Contador (2007) for ...
Doping, Comebacks and a Man Named Contador
Original at Bicycle.net
• Sat, Dec 20
By editor In so doing the 26-year-old became only the fifth rider in history, after Frenchmen Jacques Anquetil and Bernard Hinault, Italian Felice Gimondi and Belgian Eddy Merckx to win all three major Tours - although that quartet racked up several wins in either one or several of cycling’s thre...
Cadel Evans Says No To Indurain Inspired Tour de France Bid
Original at Bicycle.net
• Fri, Jul 4
By editor BREST, France, July 4, 2008 (AFP) - Australia’s Cadel Evans said he is unlikely to rely on his time trialling powers alone in his bid to win the yellow jersey on this year’s Tour de France. In the end, Rasmussen was thrown out for suspected doping, and after Contador was handed the yellow jers...
Tour de France champion Contador looks for a repeat - ESPN
Original at ESPN
• Fri, Feb 1
Tour de France champion Contador looks for a repeat - Feb 1, 2008 Being the favorite is going to be different for Alberto," said Bruyneel, who guided Lance Armstrong to seven straight Tour wins. ...
Astana get Contador for two years - CNN
Original at cnn.com
• Tue, Oct 23
CNN Astana get Contador for two years CNN - Oct 23, 2007 Bruyneel, who guided Lance Armstrong to seven straight Tour titles from 1999-2005, had said he was retiring last month after Discovery Channel failed to ...
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador signs for new Astana team - International Herald Tribune
Original at International Herald Tribune
• Tue, Oct 23
Tour de France champion Alberto Contador signs for new Astana team France - Oct 23, 2007 Bruyneel, who also coached Lance Armstrong to seven straight Tour titles from 1999-2005, had said he was retiring last month after Discovery Channel failed ...
Contador wins Tour de France
Original at Kansas City Star
• Sun, Jul 29
Who ever said the Discovery Channel team couldn’t win a Tour de France without Lance Armstrong?