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Article: Hamilton Pulls Out of Tour De France

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JEROME PUGMIRE, Associated Press Writer
AP Online
07-17-2004
Dateline: PLATEAU DE BEILLE, France


Phonak team leader Tyler Hamilton of the U.S. takes off his helmet as he pulls out of the race during the 13th stage of the Tour de France cycling race between Lannemezan, southwestern France, and Plateau de Beille, Pyrenees mountains, Saturday, July 17, 2004. (AP Photo/Str)

Tyler Hamilton pulled out of the Tour de France because of an ailing back Saturday, eliminating one of the top threats to Lance Armstrong's bid for a record sixth straight title.

The Marblehead, Mass., cyclist, who rides for Phonak, climbed into a team vehicle shortly before the halfway mark in the 13th stage, a 127.7-mile ...

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