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As surprises go, this one will be up there with the best of them.
What the guy has achieved has makes him, in my opinion at least, the best sportsman ever (although that debate could go on and on).
Not sure how much of a gamble this is though. Anything other than a win for the guy will be considered as a failure and it would be a huge shame if his career didn't end on a "high", although I'm sure that some could argue that he is still better than the riders who have won since he's been in retirement.
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As surprises go, this one will be up there with the best of them.
What the guy has achieved has makes him, in my opinion at least, the best sportsman ever (although that debate could go on and on).
Not sure how much of a gamble this is though. Anything other than a win for the guy will be considered as a failure and it would be a huge shame if his career didn't end on a "high", although I'm sure that some could argue that he is still better than the riders who have won since he's been in retirement.
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| Quote: bramleyrhino "news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/other_sports/cycling/7605378.stm
As surprises go, this one will be up there with the best of them.
What the guy has achieved has makes him, in my opinion at least, the best sportsman ever (although that debate could go on and on).
Not sure how much of a gamble this is though. Anything other than a win for the guy will be considered as a failure and it would be a huge shame if his career didn't end on a "high", although I'm sure that some could argue that he is still better than the riders who have won since he's been in retirement.'"
True, there has been no dominant force in the TdF since Armstrong's departure, we always used to get a rider who would dominate for a period of time before retiring:- Indurain, Mercxx, Lemond, Hinault etc.
Might be the kick up the jacksy that the current crop need and knuckle down to some serious training to fully realise their potential. What we have in todays cycling is a culture of 'wheel-sucking' and being conservative in the saddle when what is needed is someone to attack and stamp their own authority/personality on the race.
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| Big mistake in my opinion. Why can't people just retire with their legendary status in tact  |
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| Quote: airliebird9 "Big mistake in my opinion. Why can't people just retire with their legendary status in tact ![]()
Maybe that isn't what motivates him. I for one am delighted to see him back. A sporting hero. He'll be a legend regardless of what happens next year.
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| Quote: GCM1980 "Maybe that isn't what motivates him. I for one am delighted to see him back. A sporting hero. He'll be a legend regardless of what happens next year.'"
Exactly right...he will always remain a legend even if he doesnt complete the tour next year...however if he is serious about it, which he most certainly will be, then I cant see anyone competing with him...I was about 70% certain about going over there to see it next year but now Im 100% going over!! Roll on the unveiling of the route in the next few weeks!!
Any guesses what team he would come back with too?? There's the obvious Astana link but they might not even be allowed to enter le tour yet...how about the garmin-chipotle team? they're american and havent really got a dominant team leader at the moment...and they have a massive anti-doping policy there too...or maybe columbia alongside our very own Cav??? |
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I wonder if the shares in the pharmaceutical market have increased on the back of this news...
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The moth don't care if the flame is real
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You'd have to think that Astana would be favourites with his links with Johan Bruyneel and Trek.
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winning like never before. decoys. mouse traps. chicken wings. lollie pops. shepperds. the crusher. grapples. big league. In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury bulldogs 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History. In 1907, the St George district had a club in the Sydney rugby union competition. Interestingly, the team's area was referred to as the 'Illawarra suburbs'. A resolution to form a St George rugby league club was made at a local meeting held in early 1908, but the movement faltered and collapsed. St George, wearing the district colours of red and white, played in the NSWRL's Third Grade competition in 1910, and formed a President's Cup team in 1911. References were found at the time to district teams being called 'The Saints'.the perfect 11
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| Quote: bramleyrhino "What the guy has achieved has makes him, in my opinion at least, the best sportsman ever (although that debate could go on and on). '"
rlNot even closerl. |
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| Quote: fredie "his team has been confirmed ![]()
Is it Glaxo?
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| Quote: McClennan "rlNot even closerl.'"
Eddy Mercx was twice the cyclist Armstrong was/is |
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| Quote: eddiewaringsflatcap "Eddy Mercx was twice the cyclist Armstrong was/is'"
What he said. Mercx was miles better than Armstrong. |
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Bit of training....rlhttp://www.bikeradar.com/news/article/armstrong-livestrong-win-snowmass-12-hour-18540rl
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winning like never before. decoys. mouse traps. chicken wings. lollie pops. shepperds. the crusher. grapples. big league. In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury bulldogs 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History. In 1907, the St George district had a club in the Sydney rugby union competition. Interestingly, the team's area was referred to as the 'Illawarra suburbs'. A resolution to form a St George rugby league club was made at a local meeting held in early 1908, but the movement faltered and collapsed. St George, wearing the district colours of red and white, played in the NSWRL's Third Grade competition in 1910, and formed a President's Cup team in 1911. References were found at the time to district teams being called 'The Saints'.the perfect 11
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winning like never before. decoys. mouse traps. chicken wings. lollie pops. shepperds. the crusher. grapples. big league. In 1935 The Dragon Slayers as they were known defeated Canterbury bulldogs 91-6, which is still the biggest win in the Club's History. In 1907, the St George district had a club in the Sydney rugby union competition. Interestingly, the team's area was referred to as the 'Illawarra suburbs'. A resolution to form a St George rugby league club was made at a local meeting held in early 1908, but the movement faltered and collapsed. St George, wearing the district colours of red and white, played in the NSWRL's Third Grade competition in 1910, and formed a President's Cup team in 1911. References were found at the time to district teams being called 'The Saints'.the perfect 11
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| he needs too be tested 6 months before he races again , its the rules . he might not make down under yet . plus france has offered too retest lances samples from years ago . lance declined |
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