July 14, 2005

"We can handle the Pyrenees with seven guys."

Lance Armstrong moved another race stage closer to capping his brilliant career in professional cycling with a record seventh win in the sport's ultimate race, the Tour de France, keeping his lead during today's 12 stage. However, Lance' lost one of his eight Discovery Channel teammates, Manuel Beltran, who crashed during today's race. Beltran is a strong climber.

A French rider won today's stage - on Bastille Day. Nine stages - including three with severe climbs in the Pyrenees - remain.