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Lance ArmstrongLance Armstrong is the world's best known cyclist, lifting the sport to new levels of awareness outside its traditional confines of Europe.

Tom BoonenTom Boonen's legal battle to compete in the 2009 Tour de France for several out of competition positive tests for cocaine ended only on the eve of this year's race.

Mark CavendishIn a word, Mark Cavendish is prolific. No rider won more races in 2008 than the man dubbed 'The Manx Express' with 17 to his credit.

Alberto ContadorWatching the 2008 Tour de France was like eating a delicious cake without the icing. In Alberto Contador's omission the Tour was missing the best rider in the world.

Cadel EvansIs Cadel Evans the unluckiest man in the peloton, or is he missing that vital ingredient from his make-up to be a Tour de France winner?

Stuart O'GradyThe 2009 season hit a major speed bump when Stuart O'Grady crashed during the Milan-San Remo in March but true to form he's ready for another Tour of duty in France.

Michael RogersA solid performance in the 2009 Tour Down Under was followed by a highly impressive third placing at the Tour of California - 'Dodger' is a man to watch.

Carlos SastreAs defending champion of the Tour de France, Carlos Sastre's entire focus this season has been on the yellow jersey - it's a big call riding in a first-year team.

Andy SchleckThe cycling world got a hint of Andy Schleck's considerable talents at the 2007 Giro d'Italia when at age 23, he not only won the Youth Classification but also finished second overall.

Armstrong 2010