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Contador, Armstrong lead Astana at Tour
Astana announced its lineup for the Tour de France on Thursday, with its challenge built around 2007 winner Alberto Contador as its leader and seven-time champion Lance Armstrong.
Briefs | Cycling: Astana rider Lance Armstrong awaits start of Tour de France
seattletimes.nwsource.com — Cycling Armstrong begins quest for eighth Tour victory Saturday: Lance Armstrong says he believes he can win... an eighth Tour de France title... (more) Briefs | Cycling: Astana rider Lance Armstrong awaits ...
Armstrong looks vulnerable heading into Tour
universalsports.com — Since his comeback in January Lance Armstrong has looked a shadow of the man who posted a... record seven consecutive Tour victories and he seems unlikely to match his awe-inspiring prime on the roads of France this year. (more) Armstrong looks vulnerable heading into Tour
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