Armstrong is awesome. His recovery from severe testicular cancer to become possibly the greatest cyclist of all time is beyond inspirational. This guy has so much heart, so much vitality. The physical stats are impressive, but these are all the result of years of intense training coupled with favorable genetics. It all comes from the heart. The man is simply amazing. Of course he's going to win. Just thinking about all he's done has kickstarted my day.
Will Armstrong make it a record 6th win in the Tour de France?
by Simon 12 Replies latest social physical
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Steve Egner
Win or lose, he'll always be number one in my book. I'm hard pressed to think of any other athlete at the pinnacle of his/her sport, who gives so much time and energy to a selfless cause.
No one has ever approached the tour in as focused a manner as Lance Armstrong. If he wins again though, the title "greatest" will not come without dissenters. Many point to the fact that past greats such as Eddie Mercx and Bernard Hinault not only raced to win the tour, but competed in all of Europes major spring classics as well. Lance has participated in some of these, but not to the same degree as his "great" counterparts, preferring to focus almost exclusively on the tour.
Incidentally, Mercx and Hinault both speak very highly of Armstrong.
I'm rooting for him, and admiring the skill of his team. They blew everyone away in the team time trial, a model of teamwork.
Steve
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4JWY
The mountains come tomorrow - wish we could all enjoy a "Le Tour" party together!