Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the overall leader's yellow
jersey, reacts as he crosses the finish during the 20th stage of the
Tour de France cycling race over 167 kilometers (103.8 miles) with
start in Montelimar and finish on Mont Ventoux pass, southern France,
Saturday July 25, 2009. Rear left is American seven-time Tour de
France winner Lance Armstrong. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)
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Alberto and Lance
Alberto Contador of Spain, wearing the overall leader's yellow
jersey, reacts as he crosses the finish during the 20th stage of the
Tour de France cycling race over 167 kilometers (103.8 miles) with
start in Montelimar and finish on Mont Ventoux pass, southern France,
Saturday July 25, 2009. Rear left is American seven-time Tour de
France winner Lance Armstrong. (AP Photo/Laurent Rebours)
Lance Armstrong represents clash of cultures in Tour de France - The Bonus - SI.com Story Highlights
Europeans care deeply about cycling; by in large Americans couldn't care less. Bike racing in Europe is what boxing is in the States -- a poor kid's way out. Americans are outraged by riders doping to gain edge; European fans expect it
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