lance is going for 7
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I can't believe that with his new multi-million $$$ Disco sponsorship deal he can even think about not racing in the TdF next year...
If his competition sucks as bad as it did this year yes. If T-Mobile stays intact and focuses on winning the tour as much as Postal has it would be an extremely hard fought race.biggins said:
Two days ago he said he would not decide for a few weeks and had to talk with his sponsors. Got a link for us?
OKEE. If you find anything, post it. 
I hope he doesn't race the tour next, will make for a much more exciting race, so many more riders will put a bigger focus on the tour knowing there's a better shot at winning ?
well maybe since he has set the bar other races will realize that they need to step it up to beat him. the mentality of bringing the race down to the level of the lowest common denominator would not bebeneficial. its like michael schummacher racing indy (or whatever class he races) they want to slow him down to give others a chance. i say screw that everyone should just get faster and step it up.rockracing said:
disclaimer:i was not personally attacking you for your comment
Probably an interpretation of this:
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20040726/sp_nm/sport_cycling_tour_armstrong_dc_1
http://news.yahoo.com/news?tmpl=story&u=/nm/20040726/sp_nm/sport_cycling_tour_armstrong_dc_1
or this
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/more/specials/tour_de_france/2004/07/26/bc.cyc.inlance.sshadow.ap/index.html
"On Sunday, he vowed to race again in his favorite competition, but not necessarily next year."
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2004/more/specials/tour_de_france/2004/07/26/bc.cyc.inlance.sshadow.ap/index.html
"On Sunday, he vowed to race again in his favorite competition, but not necessarily next year."
I've seen mentions of him going after other races (Vuelta, Giro, etc..).. That would be cool.
i wouldnt mind if he tried some new stuff the tour would hopefully get more interesting and maybe some tv coverage would become available for some other bike races if lance put more importance on him. it kinda gets boring when armstrong just dominates maybe it would have been better if hamilton could keep two wheels on the ground that man has some bad luck
I'd be pretty impressed if he won some big races tha same year as a win or podium inthe TDF. I also think that things would be more interesting with less of a singular focus on the TDF for postal, as well as no team radios. I mean, if they can restrict weight for the sake of competitiveness (and safety) maybe radios should go too?
I wanna see him win ten of them and shut the frenchies up once and for all
Let's see him win the Giro de Italia twice, then I'll put him in closer to the Eddie Mercxx catagory...
JMAC said:
He has raced the Vuelta and he placed top ten. Then he decided to focus on the Tour.
If he does, he'll win.
If he focuses on the Giro and Vuelta instead he'll win them too.
I don't think anyone can win a Giro and TdF in the same year anymore. They have gotten too hard and too close together.
If he focuses on the Giro and Vuelta instead he'll win them too.
I don't think anyone can win a Giro and TdF in the same year anymore. They have gotten too hard and too close together.
Yea, Simoni bonked.... in the tour at least twice after doing well in the Giro...
Phil Ligget was on the tv last nght here in SA, and said that he "think" lance will race fro 2 more season, although will focus on winning the gIro and some other races newxt year and then make his final race the tour in 2006. Sounds like a plan to me.
Seeng Lance racing in the Dolomites would be awfully sweet to behold. The Giro really needs something like this too. This past Giro looked a bit second rate with a couple of Division 2 teams in the mix because the event could not attract a full compliment of Div. One teams. The race deserves better.