A Well-Earned Celebration
During the evening of the Tour's last stage, Lance Armstrong will celebrate his many victories: his latest Tour de France win, his new world record, and most of all—his second chance at life. [more]

Chris Carmichael is the cycling coach for five-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong, and the founder and chairman of Carmichael Training Systems, Inc. For more info about Carmichael's accomplishments and credentials, click here

Armstrong Wins Sixth Tour de France
The U.S. Postal leader finished Sunday with an advantage of more than six minutes over his closest competitor. [more]

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Lance Armstrong: Six Shooter
Lance offers Outside a nakedly honest Q&A about last year's close call, this year's challenge, and a game plan that hasn't failed him yet. [more]

Tyler Hamilton: The Agony is The Ecstasy
Hamilton thrives on pain that would flatten lesser riders. Even if he never wins the Tour, he's earned his place among the immortals. [more]

Five in the Way of Six: The Top Contenders
Ullrich, Mayo, Vinokourov...You've seen the sweaty challengers snarling behind Lance's wheel. We pick the ones who could chomp the champ this year. [more]

Colombian Powerhouse Victor Hugo Peña
U.S. Postal's mountain grown domestique, Victor Hugo Peña, wants to build a dream team of fellow countrymen. Could it be the next force de Tour? [more]

The Voices: Phil Liggett and Paul Sherwen
They're dancing on the pedals! Announcers Liggett and Sherwen shout the action from send-off to Champs-Élysées. Meet the buoyant Brits who make spinning sound cool. [more]

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