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Event: 2005 Tour de France

A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Armstrong still has questions to answer
Armstrong still has questions to answer

The prospect of co-operation between Lance Armstrong and anti-doping authorities appears remote despite the disgraced cyclist’s long-awaited confession to the use of performance-enhancing drugs.

Sat, 19 Jan, 2013

Lance over the hill in Tour chase

THE final mountain stage of the 2005 Tour de France passed comfortably yesterday for Lance Armstrong who, barring injury or mishap, will accept his seventh consecutive title in Paris on Sunday.

Wed, 20 Jul, 2005

Lance lays early iron grip on yellow jersey

Scott Dougal

Wed, 06 Jul, 2005

Armstrong back in familiar colours

Lance Armstrong laid an iron grip on the yellow jersey today after victory in the team time-trial delivered a substantial lead in the 2005 Tour de France.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2005

Cycling battle for tour stage

London is facing competition from five other bids to host a stage in the 2005 Tour de France.

Sat, 28 Aug, 2004

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