With Tour de France champion Alberto Contador testing positive for a banned substance it is time to completely reconsider how we, the fans, and therefore governments deal with drugs in sport, write Dr James Connor and Dr Jason Mazanov.
Alberto Contador
Third win just as sweet for Contador
Spanish rider Alberto Contador was able to rise to the challenge and win his third Tour de France on Sunday, in one of the most dangerous tours in the race’s history.
Armstrong in Oz: mountains of money and hoardes of “yes men”
Lance Armstrong recently said that fellow cyclist Alberto Contador was surrounded by “yes-men”. Pot calling the kettle black much? asks Bob Gosford.
Tour de France: Contador and Cavendish are crowned the kings of Paris
While ultimately the day belonged to Alberto Contador, the Paris finale offered a fitting stage for Bathurst’s Mark Renshaw to come a brilliant second to Britain’s Mark Cavendish.
A final tour of the Tour de France
From sulkiest rider to most unusual press freebie, Alasdair Fotheringham looks at the things that made this year’s Tour de France buzz.
Lance v Alberto: Tour de France tension is climbing
The most tense spot on the Tour right now is within the Astana team. With stage 17 of the Tour de France ended — won by Frank Schleck — Lance Armstrong has again slammed his team leader Alberto Contador.
Tonight the Tour de France surely ignites?
Tonight’s brute of a 223km stage of La Grande Boucle offers any rider outside the Astana team their first realistic moment of truth since the Trans France Express took control of the race on just the fourth day.
