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Confessions of summers from a misspent youth

Summertime and the living is easy. Chance would be a fine thing.

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Chris Froome set to win fourth Tour De France after increasing lead

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Chris Froome refuses to set a limit on his Tour De France ambitions

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It looks like Chris Froome will win his third Tour de France

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Chris Froome relishing Tour de France’s return to Mont Ventoux

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Froome wants to prove people wrong

This is just the start, insists champ Froome

Chris Froome is determined to ensure his Tour de France title this year is just the start of a run of dominance in cycling’s greatest race.

Tue, 23 Jul, 2013

Whistleblower insists McQuaid’s time is up

Lance Armstrong’s former team-mate Tyler Hamilton has responded to UCI president Pat McQuaid’s assertion that he and Floyd Landis were “scumbags” by saying that the Irishman has no place in cycling.

Wed, 24 Oct, 2012

Hamilton: McQuaid has no place in cycling

Tyler Hamilton has called on Pat McQuaid to step down as president of the International Cycling Union.

Tue, 23 Oct, 2012

Sky’s the limit as Brad chalks name beside Tour legends

Bradley Wiggins is already seeking further glory after yesterday celebrating the greatest achievement of his career as the first British winner of the Tour de France.

Mon, 23 Jul, 2012

The journey of a lifetime

Dan Martin could have chosen a different road.

Sat, 30 Jun, 2012

Final farewell to Seve

THE final gallery. As the procession following Severiano Ballesteros’ ashes wound its way down the hill from his home, only the haunting wail of a piper’s lament punctured the seaside silence.

Thu, 12 May, 2011

Contador’s triumph takes a back seat

CYCLING may have a new star in Alberto Contador but the Spaniard’s heroics in this year’s Tour de France took a back seat yesterday as the sport’s doping problem continued to dominate.

Tue, 31 Jul, 2007

Contador triumph takes back seat

Cycling may have a new star in Alberto Contador but the Spaniard’s heroics in this year’s Tour de France took a back seat on Monday as the sport’s doping problem continued to dominate.

Mon, 30 Jul, 2007

Proud Biarritz Basqueing in the passion of patriotism

BASQUES have always been different. Ever since they appeared in southwest France and northeast Spain 40 centuries ago they’ve been regarded with puzzlement.

Sat, 20 May, 2006

Top sports award for cycling legend Kelly

Irish cycling legend Sean Kelly is to be honoured with a hall of fame sporting award in Co Tipperary this weekend, it emerged today.

Tue, 06 Dec, 2005

Ali unveiled as NY bid secret weapon

The Olympic spotlight shone today on the most famous sports star to have walked the Earth: Muhammad Ali.

Tue, 05 Jul, 2005

Ullrich up for 'epic' with Armstrong

JAN ULLRICH believes six-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong's decision to quit after this year's race in July has set up a classic confrontation.

Wed, 20 Apr, 2005

Armstrong takes stock after historic triumph

Lance Armstrong will take his time before deciding whether he will attempt to win the Tour de France for an incredible seventh successive time.

Mon, 26 Jul, 2004

Armstrong wins sixth Tour de France

Lance Armstrong secured a record sixth Tour de France victory on the Champs Elysee after surviving the final stage unscathed today.

Sun, 25 Jul, 2004

Armstrong looks invincible

Lance Armstrong won his fifth stage of the 91st Tour de France today to all but seal his sixth successive victory and a pre-eminent place in the history of cycling’s greatest event.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004

Armstrong feud eclipses Mercado win

SPAIN'S Juan Miguel Mercado may have claimed his maiden stage victory in the Tour de France on Friday, but once again it was overall race leader Lance Armstrong who held the limelight.

Sat, 24 Jul, 2004

Armstrong controversy overshadows Mercado win

Spain’s Juan Miguel Mercado may have claimed his maiden stage victory in the Tour de France on Friday, but once again it was overall race leader Lance Armstrong who held the limelight.

Fri, 23 Jul, 2004

Armstrong ascends to new heights

LANCE ARMSTRONG took what looks like an unshakeable grip on the yellow jersey in yesterday’s time-trial with a performance worthy of a man about to enter history by becoming the first cyclist to win a sixth Tour de France.

Thu, 22 Jul, 2004

Armstrong ready to ride into history books

Lance Armstrong expects to be the target for doping allegations on the eve of the Tour de France as he aims to become the first man to win six Tours when this year’s race starts

Thu, 01 Jul, 2004

Investigation begins after Pantani death

The worldwide cycling community will await the results of today’s post-mortem following the sudden death of the great Italian Marco Pantani.

Mon, 16 Feb, 2004

Armstrong vows to chase sixth Tour win

LANCE ARMSTRONG assured place in cycling history on the Champs Elysses yesterday, winning his fifth consecutive Tour de France and the American promised to return in 12 months time to try and win a sixth.

Mon, 28 Jul, 2003

Armstrong almost home and dry

Lance Armstrong is within touching distance of a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title this evening after a drama-filled time-trial won by Britain’s David Millar.

Sat, 26 Jul, 2003

Armstrong chases tour record

Lance Armstrong has signalled his intent to ride next year and potentially become the greatest cyclist in Tour de France history.

Sun, 06 Jul, 2003

Chain pain for Millar

David Millar was denied a repeat of his 2000 Tour de France glories when his chain came off in today’s prologue in Paris.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2003

Postmen vow to deliver historic tour win for Lance

THE US Postal team are confident they will deliver a gift-wrapped fifth victory for their leader Lance Armstrong in the centenary-year running of the Tour de France which gets underway today.

Sat, 05 Jul, 2003

Armstrong: No decision on 2004 Le Tour

Lance Armstrong, who plans to try for a fifth consecutive Tour de France title, says it's too early to say whether he'll attempt the race again in 2004.

Mon, 13 Jan, 2003

Texan now nicknamed 'the boss' after easy victory

LANCE ARMSTRONG won his fourth Tour de France yesterday and his victory was so commanding that he earned a nickname from the bunch - the boss.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2002

Texan now nicknamed 'the boss' after easy victory

LANCE ARMSTRONG won his fourth Tour de France yesterday and his victory was so commanding that he earned a nickname from the bunch - the boss.

Mon, 29 Jul, 2002

Armstrong must conquer rivals in mountain stage

TODAY cannot come soon enough for Lance Armstrong's rivals in the Tour de France.

Wed, 17 Jul, 2002

Armstrong rivals eager to return to action after rest

Tomorrow cannot come soon enough for Lance Armstrong’s rivals in the Tour de France.

Tue, 16 Jul, 2002

Spanish teamwork puts Igor to the fore

SPAIN took the honours on the fourth stage of the Tour de France yesterday with ONCE-Eroski claiming the team time trial and Gasteiz-born Igor Gonzalez de Galdeano taking over the yellow jersey.

Thu, 11 Jul, 2002

Coulthard warns of Formula One turn-off

David Coulthard warned today that fans could turn-away from Formula One if the result of races continues to be fixed.

Mon, 13 May, 2002

Cycling: Armstrong wins Tour de France

Lance Armstrong became only the fifth man to win three consecutive Tour de France titles in a party atmosphere in Paris today.

Sun, 29 Jul, 2001