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The 2009 Tour de France is now marred with doping scandal: Mikel Astarloza tests positive for EPO

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I was sadly disappointed this morning to hear that Mikel Astarloza (Euskaltel team), who won the 16th stage of the 2009 Tour de France has been...
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2009 Tour de France drama continues between Lance Armstrong and Alberto Contador

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Yesterday, Lance Armstrong posted two public messages on Twitter, one suggesting that Contador “…drop this drivel and start thanking his...
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2009 Tour de France winner: Contador finishes in first, Lance Armstrong third

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Although there were no surprises today as to whom the 2009 Tour de France winner would be, the final stage was anything but predictable. Given the...
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2009 Tour de France: More drama for Astana as Bruyneel announces departure

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So far, the 2009 Tour de France has been anything but boring. Unlike the past few years, where numerous doping scandals made headlines, this year it...
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2009 Tour de France Stage 16: More mountain domination expected

The 2009 Tour de France riders are taking a much needed rest day in advance of tomorrow’s Stage 16, where they will continue mountainous climbs...
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Levi Leipheimer withdraws from the 2009 Tour de France: What every cyclist should wear

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Yesterday, Levi Leipheimer suffered a wrist injury during a crash in the last few kilometers of the 12th stage of the Tour de France. He and his...
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2009 Tour de France stage 12 review: Where to go for a good bike tour

As the tour continued today through the town of Tonnerre on the way to the finish in Vittel, no one could have predicted the breakaway upset by Nicki...
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2009 Tour de France pro position: How to get the right bike fit

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Watching this year’s Tour de France can inspire the inner racer in every cyclist, even if we only fantasize about riding with their precision....
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2009 Tour de France sprint stages: The work of the Peloton

After yesterday’s ‘go slow’ as a protest to the ban on two-way radios, the slightly ho-hum 10th...
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2009 Tour de France Lance Armstrong's gear: If you can't race like a pro, ride in style like one

The seven-time Tour de France champion is back and pedaling his way to top form as he and his Astana teammates ride through some of the most historic...
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