The Creation Story
July 2009
John Bradley
Before the seven Tour victories and the yellow bracelets. Before Sheryl Crow, the bestselling books, and the doping allegations. Before the comeback, there was a comeback. Ten years ago this month, Lance Armstrong was a little-known cancer survivor who showed up at the Tour de France. And no one had any idea what would happen next.
King of Pain
February 2009
Chris Keyes
He's got seven yellow jerseys. He's not getting paid. He's 37 years old. So why is Lance Armstrong racing again?
Lance Answers Your Questions
February 2009
The Readers
The seven-time Tour de France champ on his favorite work-out music and the possibility of competing in an Ironman.
Brick-and-Mortar Breakaway
June 2008
Dan Oko
Lance opens Mellow Johnny's, his first bike shop, in Austin, Texas.
Heavyweights
October 2007
John Bradley
The retired, seven-time Tour de France champion comments on the race he mastered and the team he led to victory.
Outside's 30th Anniversary Cover Photo Shoot
September, 2007
Lance Armstrong, Laird Hamilton, Amanda Beard, Kelly Slater, Jake Burton, Lynn Hill, Scott Lindgren, Ed Viesturs, and Ben Harper gather for Outside's iconic 30th anniversary cover shoot.
Still Out Front
December 2006
Chris Keyes
An interview with Lance Armstrong on fundraising, politics, and his advice for Floyd Landis.
Lance Armstrong Finishes NYC Marathon
November 6, 2006
Lance Armstrong finished the New York City Marathon with a time of 2:59:37, just under his goal of three hours.
The Grudge Report
October 2006
Gordy Megroz
A look at the development of epic feuds, including the bad blood between cycling legends Lance Armstrong and Greg LeMond.
Livestrong and Prosper
October 2006
After selling 55 million bracelets, the Lance Armstrong Foundation came up with a novel idea for raising more cancer-research funds: useful products.
J'Accuse
December 2005
Joe Lindsey
Lance Armstrong vows to confront those who have accused him of doping.
Breaking Away
July 2005
Hal Espen
An interview with Lance Armstong on his training and life after the Tour de France.
Street Fighting Man
July 2005
Daniel Coyle
An exclusive excerpt from Daniel Coyle's book, Lance Armstrong's War, which chronicles Armstrong's sixth Tour de France victory in 2004.
The Discovery Channel Goes Postal
July 2005
Bill Gifford
U.S. Postal redefined how a Tour de France team should be built. But with new riders, new sponsorship, and new demands within the sport, can Lance and his teammates live up to their pedigree and grab a seventh yellow jersey?
Tour de France 2005
July 2005
Outside's comprehensive coverage of the 2005 Tour de France with dispatches on Lance Armstrong and the other competitors.
Who You Callin' Yellow
March 2005
John Bradley
A look at the most prestigious spring cycling events with George Hincapie, Lance Armstrong's Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team compatriot, as Lance hints he might not compete in the 2005 Tour de France.
Armstrong Wins First Legal Battle in Libel Case
January 13, 2005
Thayer Walker
London's High Court ruled against Rupert Murdoch's The Sunday Times last month in a pre-trial libel case filed by six-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong.
Lance Armstrong
December 2004
John Bradley
A brief look at Lance Armstrong, one of Outside's 25 Coolest People.
The Trendsetting Bracelet
October 12, 2004
Gordy Megroz
Besides raising millions of dollars for cancer research, Lance Armstrong's "Livestrong" bracelet has created a phenomenon-rubber-band "idea".
Six-Shooter
July 2004
Hampton Sides
An interview with Lance Armstrong on his quest for his sixth Tour de France victory.
The Tourminator Tells All
July 2004
Hampton Sides
The complete, unabridged transcript of Hampton Sides interview with Lance Armstrong from the July 2004 issue of Outside.
Tour de France 2004
July 2004
Outside's comprehensive coverage of the 2004 Tour de France with dispatches on Lance Armstrong and the other competitors.
The Yellow Wristband Project
May 2004
The Lance Armstrong Foundation raises money to assist cancer patients and their families cope with the treatment process.
USPS Drops Cycling Sponsorship
April 23, 2004
The U.S. Postal Service announced today that it will end its eight-year sponsorship of Lance Armstrong and his celebrated cycling team at the end of 2004.
Tour de France 2003
July 2003
Outside's comprehensive coverage of the 2003 Tour de France with dispatches on Lance Armstrong and the other competitors.
Force Majeure
June 2003
Eric Hagerman
Lance Armstrong handles his family life, training, charity work, and endorsements through a passion for winning that borders on a mania.
Go Postal
July 2002
Alan Coté
A look at Lance Armstrong and the other members of the 2002 United States Postal Service team.
Dear Lance: Help!
April 2002
Ben Hewitt
Lance Armstrong plans to help U.S. Postal Service teammate George Hincapie win the 2002 Tour of Flanders.
Lance's Threepeat
July 2001
Alan Coté
An insider's guide on how to sound like a cycling pro when discussing the 2001 Tour de France.
Of Lance We Sing
May 2000
Garrett Lai
Lance Armstrong and his coach, Chris Camichael, reveal the surprising fitness strategy that got Lance ready for the 1999 Tour de France.
Best Actors in a Supporting Role
October 1999
Gretchen Reynolds
A tribute to Lance Armstrong's 1999 U.S. Postal Service teammates.
Tour de Revenge
April 1998
Larry Werth
Lance Armstrong's recovery from testicular cancer and quest to win the Tour de France.
Then Again, Big Mig Could Eat Some Bad Gazpacho…
July 1995
Alan Coté
A look at the challengers to Miguel Indurain for the 1995 Tour de France, including a young Lance Armstrong.
"I'm Not the Next Greg LeMond. I'm the First Lance Armstrong"
July 1994
Todd Balf
The growing pains of a man-child and world champion.
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