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Alberto Contador wins in 2010

Spain's Alberto Contador has won his third Tour de France after Brit Mark Cavendish won the final stage on the Champs Elysees. Full story

I can still win it, says Schleck

Andy Schleck insists the race for the Tour de France yellow jersey isn't over, despite failing to reclaim the lead from Alberto Contador in the race's final cli Full story

Armstrong hires criminal defence lawyer

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has reportedly hired a criminal defence lawyer as he is investigated over doping allegations. Full story

Aussie Renshaw banned for headbutt

Australian Mark Renshaw has been expelled from the Tour de France after headbutting a rival as teammate Mark Cavendish won the 11th stage overnight. Full story

Tough ask: Does Le Tour need scandal?

Imagine an uneventful parade through the scenic fields of France with nary a controversy in sight... Boring, isn't it? Full story

Six things you need to know about the 2010 Tour de France

The devil, the viking, Australia's grumpiest sportsman and why riders these days have it easy Full story

Eight riders to watch besides Alberto Contador

The Spaniard is favourite to win his third Tour de France, but which other riders are worth staying up to 2am for? Full story

Eight Australians gunning for glory

The locals most likely to keep the inflatable kangaroos flying at this year's Tour de France Full story

Evans, Armstrong get Tour invites

Australian cycling star Cadel Evans will compete in this year's Tour de France after his new team was invited to compete in the event. Full story

Aussie cyclists look for golden start

Fallen giant Australia hopes to continue its track cycling revival when it saddles up against equally ambitious British, French and German rivals at the Full story

 
 
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Six things you need to know about the 2010 Tour de France

The devil, the viking, Australia's grumpiest sportsman and why riders these days have it easy.
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Tough ask: Does Le Tour need scandal?

Imagine an uneventful parade through the scenic fields of France with nary a controversy in sight... Boring, isn't it?
Read more

Le Tour preview

Nine riders to watch besides Alberto Contador

The Spaniard is favourite to win his third Tour de France, but which other riders are worth staying up to 2am for?
The men to watch

Le Tour preview

Eight Aussies gunning for glory

The locals most likely to keep the inflatable kangaroos flying at this year's Tour de France.
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Current Leaders
83h 32'39" Alberto Contador (Astana)
+00'08" Andy Schleck (Team Saxo Bank)
+03'32"Samuel Sanchez (Euskaltel - Euskadi)
+03'53"Denis Menchov (Rabobank)
+05'27"Jurgen van den Broeck (Omega Pharma - Lotto)
+06'41"Robert Gesink (Rabobank)
Stage Schedule
03/07/10: Rotterdam - Prologue 8.9km
04/07/10: Rotterdam to Bruxelles - Plain 223.5km
05/07/10: Bruxelles to Spa - Hilly 201km
06/07/10: Wanze to Arenberg Porte du Haunaut - Plain 213km
07/07/10: Cambrai to Reims - Plain 153.5km
08/07/10: Epernay to Montargis - Plain 187.5km
09/07/10: Montargis to Gueugnon - Plain 227.5km
10/07//10:Tournus to Station des Rousses - Mountains 165.5km
11/07/10: Station des Rousses to Morzine-Avoriaz - Mountains 189km
13/07/10: Morzine-Avoriaz to Saint-Jean-de-Maurienne - Mountains 204.5km
14/07/10: Chambery to Gap - Mountains 179km
15/07/10: Sisteron to Bourg-les-Valence - Plain 184.5km
16/07/10: Bourg-de-Peage to Mende - Hilly 201.5km
17/07/10: Rodez to Revel - Plain 196km
18/07/10: Revel to Ax 3 Domaines - Mountains 184.5km
19/07/10: Pamiers to Bagneres-de-Luchon - Mountains 187.5km
20/07/10: Bagneres-de-Luchon to Pau - Mountains 199.5km
22/07/10: Pau to Col du Tourmalet - Mountains 174km
23/07/10: Salies-de-Bearn to Bordeaux - Plain 198km
24/07/10: Bordeaux to Pauillac - Individual Time Trial 52km
25/07/10: Longiumeau to Paris Champs-Elysees