Armstrong solid; Cancellara wins Tour's 1st stage

The Huffington Post - 4th Jul 2009

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Lance Armstrong: MONACO — Lance Armstrong put in a solid performance in his comeback at the Tour de France on Saturday, finishing the first stage ahead of 170 riders many years younger and a respectable 10th behind winner Fabian Cancellara. Armstrong's Astana team was dominant in the time trial through The Hills and hairpin turns of Monaco, led by the cyclist who would be his heir as Tour titan _ Alberto Contador of Spain. The Texan, who has a record seven Tour victories, is making his return to cycling's... Read full story at The Huffington Post

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