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Foreign grand tour starts are big business

A grand depart outside the host nation provides both opportunities and challenges

WorldTour license opens door for Contador's Tour return
The inclusion of Saxo-Tinkoff in the WorldTour means Alberto Contador can begin preparations for his assault on the 2013 Tour
Can Andy Schleck stage a comeback?
Does Andy Schleck still have that big engine, and if so, can he make it roar in 2013?
Under the lights in Paris
Organizers roll out the centenary Tour de France route with a double day up Alpe d'Huez, three time trials and a final showdown on Semnoz
Shadows on the centenary
Tour organizers hope to break through the shadows of the Armstrong Affair on Wednesday with the route announcement for the 100th edition
UCI's ruling on cycling's past may decide its future
UCI president Pat McQuaid must navigate roiling waters in responding to USADA's case against Lance Armstrong

Tour de France

Boonen says a return to the Tour is unlikely
Belgian champ says he won't take part in the 100th Tour and he may not start the race again
On-track for the Tour, Evans promises to fight for pink
Aussie won't speculate on Tour de France leadership after Tejay van Garderen's Amgen Tour of California victory
Organizers confirm final picks for 2013 Tour
New Swiss squad IAM Cycling is the big loser in the sweepstakes, snubbed by the Tour and the Giro d'Italia

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Videos

Race Results

Tour de France stage 20 results
1. Mark CAVENDISH, Sky, in 3:08:07 2. Peter SAGAN, Liquigas-Cannondale, at 0 3. Matthew Harley GOSS, Orica-GreenEdge, at 0 4. Juan José
Tour de France stage 19 results
1. Bradley WIGGINS, Sky, in 1:04:13 2. Christopher FROOME, Sky, at 1:16 3. Luis Leon SANCHEZ GIL, Rabobank, at 1:50 4. Peter VELITS,

Pro Bikes

Tour Tech: Gearing up for the race of truth
Caley Fretz goes long on machinery for the race of truth
Tour Pro Bike: Mark Cavendish's Pinarello Dogma 2
With rainbow accents, double lever hoods and a custom cockpit, we profile Mark Cavendish's stage-winning Dogma 2

Analysis

Ferrari unscathed in Armstrong 'confession'
Armstrong didn't implicate Ferrari, and Winfrey didn't press him on the matter
Will Armstrong help clean up his mess? Stay tuned
Given the content of Armstrong's interview with Winfrey, that he will expand his remarks under oath is anything but a foregone conclusion