Win a holiday

Cavendish's lofty attitude matched by results

Cycling: Isle of Man sprinter adopting a swagger that is justified by his ability to outsprint his rivals in the Tour de France

Cavendish battles to second-stage win

Briton overcomes an altercation with Kenny van Hummel to claim the fifth Tour de France stage win of his career

Gearing up for the return of Lance Armstrong

Tour de France's organisers were swayed by an adoring public

Cancellara's uphill task to keep yellow jersey

Jeremy Whittle gives his expert analysis on the opening stage of the Tour de France, doubting endurance of early leader

Cancellara takes opening stage of Tour

Cycling: Swiss rider takes yellow jersey after time-trial while Britain's Bradley Wiggins is third and Lance Armstrong tenth

Mystery remains over Astana leadership

Cycling: As the Tour de France starts in Monaco many are still unsure whether Alberto Contador or Lance Armstrong head the team

Armstrong's return dominates Tour de France

Cycling: The seven-times winner casts a shadow over the peleton and Alberto Contador, the leader of his Astana team

Cavendish shares hunger of friend Armstrong

Texan has encouraged kindred spirit to make most of his ability to become more than just a sprinter

Armstrong faces close scrutiny on Tour

Cycling: French Sports Minister says former champion will be "particularly monitored" in anti-doping checks at the Tour de France

Lemond left cold by Armstrong's Tour return

Cycling: The first American to win the race loathes the Texan so much that he says he cannot even bring himself to watch the event

Cavendish sets sights on green jersey

Cycling: rider from the Isle of Man is aiming high with goals for the Tour de France, which starts in Monaco on Saturday

Armstrong return signals fresh start

Cycling: Anti-doping lobby hope for new beginning for Tour de France

Serious cyclists at risk of fertility problems

Pressure, friction, raised temperatures caused by tight clothing and intensive exercise all contribute to sperm damage

Armstrong must learn to take back seat

American's quest for eighth title could be scuppered by a team-mate

In the shadow of Mont Ventoux

Pooley wins women's Tour de France

London rider emulates Nicole Cooke with victory in the historic Grande Boucle Feminine, having won two of the four stages

Cycling prisoners head back to their cells

Cycling: Penitentiary Tour de France was a success, say delighted organisers — especially since no inmate tried to escape

Armstrong in Astana team for Tour de France

Cycling: Seven-times winner is one of six riders certain to be involved when race gets underway in Monaco on July 4