Lance Armstrong

Likely the most controversial figure in modern cycling, Lance Armstrong won seven editions of the Tour de France from 1999-2005 only to be stripped of the titles in 2012 for violating anti-doping rules during his record-breaking run.

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Vuelta a España

Yes, Tadej Pogačar Is Thinking About His Place in History, but It’s Not Eddy Merckx on His Mind

Tadej Pogačar is dominating the Vuelta a España and reveals which legends he measures himself against as he closes in on the grand tour sweep.

Andrew HoodAugust 28, 2026

Tour de France

Ranking the Biggest Team Feuds in Tour de France History

Tour de France tension between Evenepoel and Lipowitz is nothing compared to Hinault vs. LeMond, Contador vs. Armstrong, and cycling's greatest teammate feuds.

Andrew HoodJuly 18, 20262

Tour de France

Phil Liggett Returns for 54th Tour de France as NBC Confirms 2026 Broadcast Team

Bob Roll, Lance Armstrong's The Move, and the full NBC booth are back to call another Tour de France for US audiences.

Andrew HoodJune 23, 20268

News

Ready for Another Lance Armstrong Biopic? ‘Elvis’ Actor Tapped to Star in New Movie

Hollywood to revisit cycling’s most notorious doping scandal, with Austin Butler set to portray Lance Armstrong in a new biopic in the works.

Andrew HoodFebruary 7, 20264

News

Modern Adventure Removes Lance Armstrong's Podcast Logo from Jersey Ahead of 2026 Launch

George Hincapie confirms that Armstrong is not directly involved in the new American team with big European ambitions.

Andrew HoodNovember 20, 20251

Tour de France

Sam Abt, Legendary American Cycling Journalist and Tour de France Pioneer, Dies

Abt spent more than three decades covering professional cycling and was widely regarded as the dean of English-language cycling journalism.

Andrew HoodJuly 11, 20253

Tour de France

Five times fans (and dogs) caused race-changing crashes at the Tour de France

Saturday's crash is just the latest in a long history of over-eager fans and too-close spectators causing chaos on the Tour de France.

Andrew HoodJuly 9, 2023

News

Lance Armstrong returns to prime time with new Fox reality series

William Shatner to host ‘Stars on Mars’ in which the celebrities will face off for a fictional trip to the red planet.

VeloNews.comMay 7, 2023

Tour de France

'Jan Ullrich: The Best There Never Was': The showdown on Luz-Ardiden and the 2003 Tour de France

To mark Ullrich's 49th birthday, author Daniel Friebe shares a book extract about the German's best and last chance to win the yellow jersey.

VeloNews.comDecember 2, 2022

Road

David Walsh: Lance Armstrong’s punishment was 'draconian and probably excessive, but that was on him'

'The bloody-mindedness that underpinned his seven Tour victories was the same bloody-mindedness that led to the loss of all those Tours and the lifetime ban,' writes Irish journalist.

Daniel BensonOctober 17, 2022

Road

How big was Remco Evenepoel's rainbow romp? He joins elite company with rare worlds treble

Belgian equals Greg LeMond as the only rider to win both junior and elite men's road world titles at UCI Road World Championships.

Andrew HoodSeptember 26, 2022

Tour de France

Tour de Hoody: The first, last and only American to wear the Tour de France maillot jaune is Greg LeMond

The controversial American legacy in the Tour de France and the yellow jersey.

Andrew HoodJuly 8, 2022

News

The curious case of Lance Armstrong's imaginary Tour de France partnership

Any mention of Tour affiliation has been scrubbed from WEDU.

Jonny LongJuly 8, 2022

Road

David Lappartient: The doping days of Lance Armstrong and Jan Ullrich will never be back

Exclusive interview with the UCI president on all matters doping and the fight for clean cycling.

Daniel BensonJune 7, 2022

Road Racing

VN Archives: That time Erik Dekker beat Lance Armstrong at Amstel Gold Race

In 2001 Erik Dekker challenged Lance Armstrong at the Amstel Gold Race and won. We were there to capture the moment.

VeloNews.comApril 7, 2022

Road Culture

VN Archives: Did it matter — or not — if Lance wore a helmet?

Do professional riders have a responsibility to be role models and set a good example for young cyclists?

Maynard HershonJanuary 21, 2022

Road

Jan Ullrich reveals details of latest health scare

Former Tour de France champion insisted he's no longer struggling with dependency yet said he's suffering from back pain.

VeloNews.comJanuary 3, 2022

News

Adam Yates, Freddy Ovett and other pro cyclists prove they're fast on their feet

How the physiology and psychology of a pro cyclist can translate to impressive running performances.

Greg KaplanNovember 18, 2021

Road

How a clean and sober Jan Ullrich pedaled back from the brink

Following treatment in a rehab center, Jan Ullrich is tip-toeing back into the public eye following years of making headlines for all the wrong reasons.

Andrew HoodNovember 4, 2021

News

VN ticker: Lance Armstrong dips toe into leading Zwift ride, Daniele Bennati named Italian coach

Here's the news making the headlines on Tuesday, November 2.

VeloNews.comNovember 2, 2021