Keith Burgess-Jackson, J.D., Ph.D.

Two major stage races are underway. The Dauphine Libere is taking place in France. In today's penultimate stage, Alberto Contador finished first on Alpe d'Huez, but the overall leader, in a superhuman effort, stayed with him on the climb. Here are images. The Tour of Switzerland began today in Lugano. Lance Armstrong is participating in this race. The Tour de France begins three weeks from today. Expect an epic battle between two-time winner Contador and seven-time winner Armstrong.