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Tour de France

Tour De France
Armstrong attempts what no man has yet accomplished -- a sixth consecutive Tour de France win.
The heroes ride cycles instead of steeds, but the Tour de France is an epic saga.
News Graphic: The members of Armstrong's team and their roles.
Organizers have backloaded this year's 2,106-mile course so that Armstrong can't build an early lead and coast to his sixth win in a row.
Stages of this year's Tour

_____ Multimedia _____
Video: The Post's Sally Jenkins on Lance Armstrong.
Photos from the final stage of Armstrong's victory.
Photos from this year's race.
Photos from Armstrong's '03 win.

_____ Live Online _____
The Post's Sally Jenkins takes your questions on the Tour at 10 a.m. on Monday. Submit questions.


What the Jerseys Mean

Yellow: Overall race leader; shortest time for total distance covered. The most coveted jersey.
Polka dots: King of the Mountains. The best climber wears this jersey.
Green: The best sprinter. Points are awarded for intermediate and final sprints on flat terrain.


News & Notes
Armstrong Falters
Armstrong finishes ninth in Thursday's time trial at the Tour de Georgia, nearly two minutes behind the winner, Floyd Landis of the U.S.

In the News
Armstrong Retiring After Tour de France (Post, April 19, 2005)

Upcoming Tour de France Could Be Armstrong's Swan Song (Post, April 8, 2005)

Terps Assistant Dickerson Expected to Be Named Tulane Coach (Post, April 1, 2005)

'Live Strong' Tour Cruises to the Mall: Area Cyclists, Cancer Survivors Join Armstrong (Post, Oct. 10, 2004)

Hamilton to Retain Gold; Suspension Still Possible (Post, Sept. 24, 2004)

Awaiting Drug Results, Hamilton Is Suspended by His Pro Team (Post, Sept. 23, 2004)

Hamilton Fails Pair Of Drug Tests: American Cyclist Could Lose Gold (Post, Sept. 22, 2004)

Armstrong Gets Historic Tour de France Victory: Vive le Lance, for the sixth time (Post, July 26, 2004)

After Six Wins, the Plate Might Just Be Full (Post, July 26, 2004)

Transcendental Domination: Armstrong's Feat Earns Comparisons to All-Time Athletic Achievements (Post, July 26, 2004)

Armstrong Wins Last Time Trial: Record 6th Tour Title All But Wrapped Up (Post, July 25, 2004)

Armstrong's Race Against Time: At 32, American Is Vying for an Unprecedented 6th Straight Tour de France (Post, July 3, 2004)

Blood, Sweat And Gears: The Heroes Ride Cycles Instead of Steeds But the Tour de France Is an Epic Saga (Post, July 3, 2004)

In France, Tour Takes a Detour: Bad Blood Between Armstrong, Simeoni Boils Over; Mercado Wins Stage 18 (Post, July 24, 2004)

Sprinting to the Finish: Armstrong Wins Another Stage, Draws Closer to 6th Title (Post, July 23, 2004)

Armstrong Puts Stamp on Alps: Texan Adds to Lead, Nears 6th Tour Win (Post, July 22, 2004)

Armstrong Breaks Out: American Takes Tour de France Lead With Stage 15 Win (Post, July 21, 2004)

Armstrong Sets the Stage: American Poised to Take Command in Tour de France (Post, July 18, 2004)

Armstrong Climbs Into 2nd Place: Texan Cuts 4-Plus Minutes Off His Deficit in Pyrenees (Post, July 17, 2004)

Armstrong Says TV Crew Was Snooping in Room (Post, July 16, 2004)

Behind the Scenes, Bruyneel Keeps Armstrong in Front (Post, July 16, 2004)

Armstrong Holds His Own: Edges 2 Rivals; Virenque Wins On Bastille Day (Post, July 15, 2004)

Tour de France Turning Into Uphill Climb (Post, July 14, 2004)

Accidents Are Crashing Tour de France Party: Armstrong Still in 6th Place, 9:35 Behind (Post, July 10, 2004)


Sally Jenkins
An Immortal on the Bike, a Mere Mortal Off It
What Lance Armstrong will prefer that people remember him for was not his sixth Tour de France victory, but his near-death experience. It remains his most significant accomplishment: He lived.


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