The 2002 Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré was the 54th edition of the cycle race and was held from 9 June to 16 June 2002.

The race started in Lyon and finished in Geneva.

Although Lance Armstrong originally won the event, he was stripped of the title due to violating anti-doping rules.

In 2012, the United States Anti-Doping Agency disqualified him from his results after 1 August 1998.

Fourteen teams, containing a total of 110 riders, participated in the race:[3][4] "54ème Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré - Site officiel" [54th Critérium du Dauphiné Libéré - Official site] (in French).