Tour de France

Head of the Tour de France cycling race Christian Prudhomme delivers a speech during the presentation of the route of the 2011 race on October 19, 2010. Tour de France organisers unveiled a climb-heavy 98th edition of the world's biggest bike race in 2011 as defending champion Alberto Contador's absence weighed heavily on the presentation.

Head of the Tour de France cycling race Christian Prudhomme delivers a speech during the presentation of the route of the 2011 race on October 19, 2010. Tour de France organisers unveiled a climb-heavy 98th edition of the world's biggest bike race in 2011 as defending champion Alberto Contador's absence weighed heavily on the presentation.

Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong (R), rides with teammates on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.

Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong, is being water sprayed by a fan as he rides on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.

Tour de France chief Jean-Etienne Amaury delivers a speech during the presentation of the route of the 2011 race on October 19, 2010. Tour de France organisers unveiled a climb-heavy 98th edition of the world's biggest bike race in 2011 as defending champion Alberto Contador's absence weighed heavily on the presentation.

Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong, eats as he rides on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.

Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong, is being water sprayed by a fan as he rides on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort.

Tour de France five-times winner, Belgium's Eddy Merckx (R) shares a laugh with France's Minister for Health and Sports Roselyne Bachelot-Narquin on July 5, 2010 in Brussels before the start of the 201 km and second stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Brussels and Spa.

Director of the Tour de France cycling race Christian Prudhomme delivers a speech during the presentation of the route of the 2011 race on October 19, 2010. Tour de France organisers unveiled a climb-heavy 98th edition of the world's biggest bike race in 2011 as defending champion Alberto Contador's absence weighed heavily on the presentation.

2009 Tour de France winner, Spain's Alberto Contador (L), takes pictures of the landscape as he participates in a training session on the first of the two rest days of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race around Morzine ski resort on July 12, 2010.

Tour de France winner Spanish Alberto Contador waves from a car as he rides through his home village of Pinto, near Madrid, on July 26, 2010, while acclaimed by hundreds of supporters. Alberto Contador is the new world number one, according to the rankings released by cycling's governing body the UCI, a day after the Spaniard's third Tour de France victory.

This file photo taken on July 21, 2010 shows Spain's Alberto Contador during a training session on the second of the two rest days of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race around Lescar, near Pau, southwestern France. Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain has announced on September 30, 2010 he has tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance. Contador, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced the news through his personal press officer but blamed the positive test on food contamination.'Alberto Contador is affected by a doping control at the last Tour de France on July 21, where the substance clenbuterol was found,' the message read.

This file photo taken on July 25, 2010 shows Tour de France 2010 winner Alberto Contador of Spain celebrating on the podium at the end of the 102.5 km and last stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Longjumeau and Paris Champs-Elysees avenue. Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain has announced he has tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, on September 30, 2010.

This file photo taken on July 25, 2010 shows Tour de France 2010 winner Alberto Contador of Spain smiling at the end of the 102.5 km and last stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Longjumeau and Paris Champs-Elysees avenue. Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain has announced he has tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, on September 30, 2010.

This file photo taken on July 25, 2010 shows Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain celebrating with his trophy on the podium at the end of the 102.5 km and last stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Longjumeau and Paris Champs-Elysees avenue. Three-time Tour de France winner Alberto Contador of Spain has announced he has tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, on September 30, 2010.

A combo made in Chatel on July 12, 2010, shows, From Top, LtoR, Tour de France seven-times winner, US Lance Armstrong (2ndR), stopped after a crash with Spain's Ivan Velasco (down), Denmark's Matti Breschel (C, partly hidden), Spain's Egoi Martinez (R) and Sylvester Szmyd (L), Armstrong looking at the riders on the ground, Armstrong taking his bicycle as Denmark's Matti Breschel (R) helps Spain's Ivan Velasco (C, down), and A Radioshack team member helping Armstrong to start ridding after the crash on July 11, 2010 in the 189 km and 8th stage of the 2010 Tour de France cycling race run between Les Rousses and Morzine Avoriaz ski resort. Lance Armstrong lost all chance of winning this year's Tour de France because of injuries suffered in a crash and not because of pressure caused by more damning doping allegations, his team said yesterday.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (R) takes a seat as he arrives on September 30, 2010 to give a press conference in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (2ndR) arrives on September 30, 2010 to give a press conference in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador reacts as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador leaves in a lift a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador leaves in a lift a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (R) takes a seat as he arrives on September 30, 2010 to give a press conference in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (R) takes a seat as he arrives on September 30, 2010 to give a press conference in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador drinks during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador looks on during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (C) leaves a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador looks on during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador looks on upon his arrival on September 30, 2010 to give a press conference in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (R) looks on as he arrives on September 30, 2010 to give a press conference in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador grimaces during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador leaves in a lift a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador touches his face as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador grimaces as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador grimaces as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador looks on during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador gestures during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador grimaces during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador reacts as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador touches his face as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador reacts as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (C) takes a seat as he arrives on September 30, 2010 to give a press conference in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador leaves a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador (C) leaves a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador looks on during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador grimaces during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador leaves in a lift a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador leaves a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador looks on during a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador touches his face as he gives a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.

Three-time Tour de France champion Alberto Contador leaves in a lift a press conference on September 30, 2010 in Pinto, as he was suspended today after failing a dope test, in the latest drug scandal to hit cycling's most prestigious event. The cycling superstar, who won his third yellow jersey at the end of July's three-week epic, announced that he had tested positive for clenbuterol, a banned substance, but blamed it on food contamination.