The Official LANCE ARMSTRONG Thread 2010-2011

[ferryman]

Flick glad to agree that it isn't just those pesky Europ guys. You are a beacon. Keep up the good work my friend.

 

[Beech Mtn]

Interesting comment from Lance from that article.

Quote:

"I still think that there is potentially team issues inside Astana," Armstrong said. "It's no secret. How does that affect the composition of the team, the tactics of the team? Those are the X-factors that normally shouldn't but sometimes do."

That old lie again. I'm so tired of hearing about how Vino just can't possibly work for a team leader. It's especially funny to me to hear the ultimate capitalist American boss implying that Vino has no sense of how to work with others. "There is no 'I' in team", and all that garbage.

 

[flicker]

That old lie again. I'm so tired of hearing about how Vino just can't possibly work for a team leader. It's especially funny to me to hear the ultimate capitalist American boss implying that Vino has no sense of how to work with others. "There is no 'I' in team", and all that garbage.

Hey Vino will be a great team player in the tour. As a person I do not care for him. Hope Vino has his Dads' help again in this 'comeback tour' for him. Great shot of him with the revolutionary hero Che. Really really retro but what can you expect from a Kazak.

 

[Ferminal]

Interesting read regarding the Rivarly at the Tour last year:

http://www.bicycling.com/tour-de-france/tour-features/rivalry?page=0,0

This quote was . . . well interesting:



I'll throw in this ESPN article too:

http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/commentary/news/story?id=5217968

Wow, that's horrible...

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

Keep the topic on Lance Armstrong.

 

[onefastgear]

Keep the topic on Lance Armstrong.

He blocked me from his twitter account this morning. Probably for this highly inflammatory (re)tweet:

If I can finally get a whopping 400 followers I'll "out" two of my doping doctors for @lancearmstrong's benefit. (via @joepabike)
12:52 AM Jul 1st

I'm wondering if this is optimal Tour preparation - sitting in your hotel room, iPhone (or similar) device in hand, sifting through the Twittisphere to foil those who would dare to question.

Shame, I was looking forward to seeing first hand when the cards came falling down. Guess I'll have to hear it from @cincoarmstrong instead.

 

[Ferminal]

FSN just showed a quick interview he did with Scott McGrory.

I couldn't see "laid back Lance" anywhere. He was making dry remarks but seemed there was tension behind them.

(So this will be your last Tour de France...)

"This is my last Tour? I never knew..."

(Will you be racing the World Championships in Geelong)

"NO......Uhh umm, I'll have a 5th child coming around then"

(What do you make of the cobbles)

"There are cobbles in the Tour"

Went on to say that he's confident with the cobbles and doesn't have a problem with their inclusion in the race. Talked about it being valid because of their historical value being part of Paris-Roubaix.

 

[saganftw]

6000 !!!!!!!!!!!

 

[El Oso]

Comeback Tri-fecta

Apparently this really will be his last Tour:
http://velonews.competitor.com/2010/07/news/lance-armstrong-to-race-triathlon-in-2011_124408

 

[BroDeal]

FSN just showed a quick interview he did with Scott McGrory.

I couldn't see "laid back Lance" anywhere. He was making dry remarks but seemed there was tension behind them.

(So this will be your last Tour de France...)

"This is my last Tour? I never knew..."

(Will you be racing the World Championships in Geelong)

"NO......Uhh umm, I'll have a 5th child coming around then"

(What do you make of the cobbles)

"There are cobbles in the Tour"

Went on to say that he's confident with the cobbles and doesn't have a problem with their inclusion in the race. Talked about it being valid because of their historical value being part of Paris-Roubaix.

Sounds like the typical "intelligent" and "insightful" interview that we have come to expect from Armstrong (and Sarah Palin).

 

[auscyclefan94]

FSN just showed a quick interview he did with Scott McGrory.

I couldn't see "laid back Lance" anywhere. He was making dry remarks but seemed there was tension behind them.

(So this will be your last Tour de France...)

"This is my last Tour? I never knew..."

(Will you be racing the World Championships in Geelong)

"NO......Uhh umm, I'll have a 5th child coming around then"

(What do you make of the cobbles)

"There are cobbles in the Tour"

Went on to say that he's confident with the cobbles and doesn't have a problem with their inclusion in the race. Talked about it being valid because of their historical value being part of Paris-Roubaix.

No Lance at the worlds! I will have to get my money back from my hitman!

 

[blaxland]

No Lance at the worlds! I will have to get my money back from my hitman!

Is it even worth going to watch the worlds now?No Lance?
Tongue in cheek"

 

[auscyclefan94]

Is it even worth going to watch the worlds now?No Lance?
Tongue in cheek"

WE will be going to see God, won't we blaxland? It will be almost like a pilgrimage going to see Cadel race!

 

[wattage]

There was no Alpe d' Huez stage last year. Verbier? Maybe Stage 17 (Colombiere and Col de Romme climbs)?? Ventoux?

EDIT: He's aged

http://d.yimg.com/a/p/sp/getty/9c/f...-fra-tdf-2010-team-presentation-armstrong.jpg

Nice job dude. You picked out the one photo from the set where he is lookin old, check out the rest of the photos. The guy actually looks good.

 

[Hugh Januss]

Nice job dude. You picked out the one photo from the set where he is lookin old, check out the rest of the photos. The guy actually looks good.

I bet to you he looks darn near good enough to eat.

 

[wattage]

I bet to you he looks darn near good enough to eat.

Thats not what I meant, but whatever dude.

 

[WonderLance]

Thats not what I meant, but whatever dude.

I knew what you meant . And he is looking good this year. Bit more salt and pepper makes him look like he's going to take you over his knee and teach you what a pro can do.

 

[WonderLance]

WE will be going to see God, won't we blaxland? It will be almost like a pilgrimage going to see Cadel race!

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I have a UPS bottle from 2002.

 

[No_Balls]

Yeah I find it strange that Armstrong/Armstrong fans think that he'll be safe on the cobbles but everyone else will crash etc. Ok the guy has ridden Flanders at least twice but the way he's going on you'd think he'd won Paris-Roubaix several times and Contador/baby Schleck etc have never seen a bump in a road.

This and all the "Radio Shack are the strongest"-thing is what you can call wishful thinking. Created in the chest from Lancelots and/or the Radio Shack PR-machine. Goes without saying.

 

[Anonymous]

Nice job dude. You picked out the one photo from the set where he is lookin old, check out the rest of the photos. The guy actually looks good.

Actually, in every picture I have seen, he looks old.

 

[auscyclefan94]

On dan b's twitter he said RSH are the only team not doing a press conference.

 

[Publicus]

Nice job dude. You picked out the one photo from the set where he is lookin old, check out the rest of the photos. The guy actually looks good.

I saw the others as well. Most are from distance, so there is less detail of his face. This one gives you a sense of what he looks like if you walked up to him. He's wearing his age a bit more this year. It happens. No need to take it personal

 

[BroDeal]

I saw the others as well. Most are from distance, so there is less detail of his face. This one gives you a sense of what he looks like if you walked up to him. He's wearing his age a bit more this year. It happens. No need to take it personal

It is like someone told him his wife looks old. I shudder at the thought of the reaction that might occur if someone pointed out a gray hair. It could make the Great Chipmunk Fire of '79 look like a cigarette burn.

 

[Cobblestones]

Actually, in every picture I have seen, he looks old.

He looks like the late senator Byrd. You put Lance in his senate chair, nobody would notice the difference.

 

[saganftw]

omg,he looks like 40 years old man,how?...what?...eee...im speechless