Discovery Channel team rider Armstrong of the U.S. cycles ahead of T-Mobile team rider Ullrich of Germany during the mountainous 9th stage of the 92nd Tour de France cycling race. Discovery Channel team rider Lance Armstrong of the U.S. cycles over the Ballon d'Alsace ahead of T-Mobile team rider Jan Ullrich of Germany during the mountainous 171km (106 miles) 9th stage of the 92nd Tour de France cycling race between Gerardmer and Mulhouse, July 10, 2005. REUTERS/Eric Gaillard