tourdefrance

Armstrong fears Tour crowd attack - America's seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong fears he may be attacked by spectators when he returns to the race in 2009. [bbc cycling]

Cavendish eyes 2009 green jersey - Mark Cavendish says he will go all out to win the green points jersey at next year's Tour de France. [bbc cycling]

Armstrong unfazed by Tour changes - Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong calls the 2009 route "innovative and very interesting" as he continues to plan a tilt at an eighth crown. [bbc cycling]

Tour plan raises Armstrong doubts - The penultimate day of the 2009 Tour de France will be a tough mountain stage, placing further doubt on a possible return for Lance Armstrong. [bbc cycling]

Armstrong reveals Tour concerns - Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says he may not ride in the race next year. [bbc cycling]

Armstrong defends his Tour record - Lance Armstrong hits back at Tour de France organisers who claim the seven-time Tour champion's return to cycling is "embarrassing". [bbc cycling]

Tour rocked by new positive tests - Two Tour de France stage winners - Italy's Leonardo Piepoli and Germany's Stefan Schumacher - test positive for an advanced blood doping product. [bbc cycling]

Armstrong 'must play team role' - Astana tell Lance Armstrong he may have to accept a supporting role to Alberto Contador in next year's Tour de France. [bbc cycling]

Uncertainty over Armstrong return - Lance Armstrong's comeback is in doubt because of a technicality over anti-doping re-entry rules. [bbc cycling]

Tour rider Fofonov tests positive - Dmitriy Fofonov tests positive for a banned stimulant, according to the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD). [bbc cycling]