Lance Armstrong landed what could prove a decisive blow on his biggest rivals today with a performance devastating to two of the men who hope to deny him a record sixth Tour de France victory.

David Moncoutie provided yet another reason for French cheer in the Tour de France with victory on stage 11 today.

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.

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.

THE Tour de France is only at its mid-way point, but the general classification already has an ominous look to it.