Les Rousses
LES ROUSSES, France - Three crashes have dealt a major blow to Lance Armstrong's hopes for an eighth Tour victory, with his main rivals building a substantial lead during Sunday's eighth stage.
LES ROUSSES, France - Lance Armstrong has crashed just before the first big Alpine climb in the eighth stage the Tour de France.
LES ROUSSES, France - Sylvain Chavanel is defending the Tour de France leader's yellow jersey as riders set off into the Alps for a punishing stage that is likely to shake up the overall standings.
LES ROUSSES, France - Lance Armstrong is predicting a shakeout among the top Tour de France contenders with the race heading to the Alps for its first serious climbing.
LES ROUSSES, France - Sylvain Chavanel recaptured the Tour de France's lead on Saturday by winning the hot and humid seventh stage as the main title contenders bided their time in anticipation of the upcoming Alpine climbs.
