Lance Armstrong
Lance Armstrong
Lance Edward Armstrongis an American former professional road racing cyclist. He is the 1993 Elite Men's Road Race World Champion, and he had won the Tour de France seven consecutive times from 1999 to 2005, but was stripped of his Tour de France victories in 2012 after a protracted doping scandal...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionCyclist
Date of Birth18 September 1971
CityPlano, TX
CountryUnited States of America
bring coaches constantly cycling great hope kids observing
For cycling and the community, it's a big step. This would be a great way to bring kids into the sport and have them around coaches that are constantly observing them. I hope it happens.
golf nice win
It's nice to win. I'll never win again. I may have to take up golf -- take on Tiger.
nice win
It's nice to win. I'll never win again.
beat goals great main outside passions sports
It's great to beat your goals -- and it's not that sports goals are bad, but this one was much better, ... This combines my two main passions in life, outside of my children.
front light power red took
I mean, having the speedometer in the front windshield was something I've never experienced before, and that took some getting used to. The power was there, and every red light was a temptation.
roll yellow
I'm not going to roll out with the yellow jersey,
strong race saving
We sped on, across the plains, toward Metz. I hung back, saving myself. It is called the Race of Truth. The early stages separate the strong riders from the weak. Now the weak would be eliminated altogether.
again based complete confident contact days doctor full illness love pervasive recent recovery reminded touched
Once again I'm reminded of just how pervasive this illness is, as it has now touched someone I love deeply. Based on my contact in recent days with Sheryl, her doctor and her family, I am confident that she will have a full and complete recovery and the world will be a better place for it.
believe folks france icons purity tour veracity
Most folks want to believe in Armstrong, in the credibility of his courage, in the veracity of his inspiration, in the purity of his Tour de France titles. Most want to believe, but does everyone dare? We've been suckers for hearts-and-flowers icons before.