1.   And there was the obvious connection to Greg LeMond, the only other American cyclist to have won the Tour.

2.   He also meets separately with Lance Armstrong, the American cyclist who recently won the Tour de France, for a photo and happy words.

3.   It is a good, varied ride well-suited to the abilities of American cyclists - very technical, with numerous turns and short climbs.

4.   Lance Armstrong, the American cyclist who would consider it a personal insult if someone from another country took his gold medal in Atlanta.

5.   SYDNEY - Every day, for four years, American cyclist Marty Nothstein thought about his second-place finish at the Atlanta Games.

6.   American cyclist Bobby Julich fell during a steep descent Sunday in the Tour de France in the midst of an eighth-stage time trial.

7.   American cyclist Bobby Julich fell during a steep descent Sunday in the Tour de France, and was forced to abandon the race.

8.   American cyclist Lance Armstrong said he feels strong enough to win another two Tour de France victories and match the five-title record held by several European riders.

9.   American cyclists won gold, too, taking an unusual two-day team race over a squad of men and women riders from a handful of countries.

10.   Erin Hartwell of Indianapolis, the only American cyclist to win medals in two Olympics, has changed from the speed races to endurance.