Armstrong clashes with Simeoni

Lance Armstrong was fiercely criticised by Domina Vacanze team manager Vincenzo Santoni after the American rider renewed his personal feud with Italian cyclist Filippo Simeoni during the 18th stage of the Tour de France.

Armstrong, virtually certain to win a record sixth Tour, took the unusual step of doing all he could to sabotage Simeoni’s attempts to get involved in a breakaway by a group of six riders for victory in the 18th stage.