Tour de France 2009

We Knew It Couldn’t Last

A French press report says that a preliminary inquest has been opened following the discovery of suspect medical products during the Tour de France.  The products include hundreds of syringes and infusions.  No particular team has been targeted but of course L’Equipe is accusing Astana.  The AFLD found no banned […]

2009 Tour de France Teams

ASO announced the names of the 20 teams selected for the 2009 Tour de France: There will be 180 riders at the start line in Monaco on July 4.  These are the teams selected: AllemagneTeam Milram (MRM) Belgique Quick Step (QST)Silence – Lotto (SIL) Danemark Team Saxo Bank (SAX) Espagne […]

Lance Armstrong & Jan Ullrich mobbed by media

Comeback Kid

It’s official. Lance Armstrong made the “official” announcement during the Astana team training camp in Tenarife, Canary Islands.  He’ll be making his Tour de France comeback in Monaco on July 4, 2009 at age 37. He said that almost no one believed in him when he made his comeback from […]

2009 Tour de France map

2009 Tour de France

2009 Tour de France Mountain Profiles: Stage 7: Barcelona – Andorra Arcalis  Stage 8: Andorra – Saint Girons  Stage 9: St Girons – Tarbes Stage 13: Vittel – Colmar Stage 15: Pontarlier – Verbiers Stage 16: Martigny – Bourg Saint Maurice Stage 17: Bourg Saint Maurice – Grand Bornand Stage […]