Discussion: Lance WINS!!!!
in: Orienteering; General
Jul 28, 2003 4:15 AM
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Today Lance Armstrong became the 5th person and 1st American to win the Tour de France 5 times (all in a row in his case). It was the bottom headline on cnn.com, just behind "cosmonaut space-wedding off." How does this bode for other sports we love when possibly the best individual american athelete today can't get top billing on a Sunday evening in his own country after winning the most grueling bike race in the world 5 years in a row? And not only that, he was sponsored by the US postal service, and rides an american-made production bike (albeit an unaffordable one). I ride a Trek myself, although mine is somewhat heavier and rustier - like its rider. Tyler Hamilton finished well too - 4th overall (6 mins back after 2100 miles of racing).
Jul 29, 2003 10:54 PM
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Go Lance! It thought it was pretty big news last year, but I haven't heard much this year. Apparently it's becoming old news to the public...
Jul 31, 2003 4:15 PM
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It certainly isn't old news here in Europe - we've gotten to watch several stages on TV and one (at Alp d'Huez!!!!) live, in person. The Tour is still big news in Europe, and Lance has been in the headlines.
Aug 3, 2003 4:57 PM
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Hamilton in Hamilton!
Tyler Hamilton will lead the US Team at the World Road Cycling Champs in Hamilton, Ontario (same weekend as the GLOF 3-Day) this October.
www.dontgetlost.ca/glof
Tyler Hamilton will lead the US Team at the World Road Cycling Champs in Hamilton, Ontario (same weekend as the GLOF 3-Day) this October.
www.dontgetlost.ca/glof
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