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T-post Tom · 07-07-2009, 12:41 PM

(just heard about this on 810) http://blogs.abcnews.com/theworldnew...de-france.html

Argument for best sports hero ever?

survived testicular cancer, 37 yrs old & still in world-class form... hasn't raced in 4 years yet appears ready to win his 8th Tour de Frogs...oh yeah, he banged Sheryl Crow with only one nut. (I'm pretty sure most guys would need at least two to handle that.)

Ultra Peanut · 07-07-2009, 06:21 PM

Armstrong is such a blatant PED user.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-07-2009, 06:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Scorp

Who gives a shit? They are trying to raise Michael Jackson from the dead. For Christ sakes man!

Silock · 07-07-2009, 06:39 PM

Just to be clear, it's actually LESS than 1 second off. He's technically tied for the lead. If he had just done two more hard pedal strokes at the end of today's time trial, he would probably have the outright lead.

**BigMeatballDave** · 07-07-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Saul Good

I thought he retired and that we could all stop pretending like we cared about cycling.

I care about cycling as much as I care about syncronized swimming, still doesnt make what Lance accomplished any less significant.

**Donger** · 07-07-2009, 07:32 PM

A little birdie tells me that Lance is fully prepared for the mountains. In fact, he's bought a place in Aspen and has been training at altitude (far above what he'll face on the Tour) and is in exceptional shape, even for him. I expect him to win.

prhom · 07-07-2009, 09:31 PM

I don't think he started this tour thinking he would be in a position to win, but he's got a great situation right now. If Contador is in the kind of shape he was in before his suspension he's a legit GC contender. Lance had a hard time with the last couple tours because everyone was gunning for him, now he can play the card that the other teams have to defend against both Contador and himself. He could be in a very good position to steal a few stages or the GC if Contador has a bad day in the mountains and has to take a supporting role.

Discuss Thrower · 07-07-2009, 11:13 PM

Goes to show how American's don't really care when their heroes are running on a little bit more than nutrients, skill, determination, and passion...

Silock · 07-08-2009, 01:58 AM

So, do you think he's not being drug tested? I guarantee you they all are. More than a few guys were kicked out of last year's event for using. Not to mention Landis getting stripped.

**Rausch** · 07-08-2009, 02:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Silock

So, do you think he's not being drug tested? I guarantee you they all are. More than a few guys were kicked out of last year's event for using. Not to mention Landis getting stripped.

He's beating the french and Germans.

It takes very little effort at all to beat the french and once a German has ****ing threatened you it's not hard to find motivation.

**cdcox** · 07-10-2009, 12:48 PM

Armstrong hung in there in the first mountain stage today. I watched the race today since I knew it was going to be one of the crucial stages. There is a new overall leader (Nocentini), but he has virtually no chance to hold that jersey to the end. The key thing that happened in the overall standings is that Armstrong's teammate Contador launched an attack that moved him from 19 seconds behind Armstrong to 2 seconds ahead and into second place. Team tactics prevented Armstrong from responding to the attack, so it was unclear whether Armstrong could have kept up with Contador or not. I will say that Contador's attack looked very strong. Team strategy is going to play an interesting role going forward. The Astana team is incredibly strong and will ride to put Contador in the lead and then protect that lead. Armstrong will not be attack Contador unless a rider from another team with GC ambitions launches an attack that drops Contador. It's still a very long way to go but the standings now give Contador an advantage. Contador also demonstrated an advantage over Armstrong in the opening time trial, so the chances of making up ground there aren't good.

Standing Rider Rider number bib Team Time Gaps
1. NOCENTINI Rinaldo 87 AG2R-LA MONDIALE 25h 44' 32"
2. CONTADOR Alberto 21 ASTANA 25h 44' 38" + 00' 06"
3. ARMSTRONG Lance 22 ASTANA 25h 44' 40" + 00' 08"
4. LEIPHEIMER Levi 24 ASTANA 25h 45' 11" + 00' 39"
5. WIGGINS Bradley 58 GARMIN - SLIPSTREAM 25h 45' 18" + 00' 46"
6. KLÖDEN Andréas 23 ASTANA 25h 45' 26" + 00' 54"
7. MARTIN Tony 76 TEAM COLUMBIA - HTC 25h 45' 32" + 01' 00"
8. VANDE VELDE Christian 51 GARMIN - SLIPSTREAM 25h 45' 56" + 01' 24"
9. SCHLECK Andy 31 TEAM SAXO BANK 25h 46' 21" + 01' 49"
10. NIBALI Vincenzo 95 LIQUIGAS 25h 46' 26" + 01' 54"

Halfcan · 07-10-2009, 03:06 PM

Hell he is still close-I think he can pull it out.

**rockymtnchief** · 07-10-2009, 03:11 PM

GO LEIPHEIMER!!!

Sorry...gotta root for the Montana boy.

acesn8s · 07-10-2009, 03:29 PM

So U.S. going for a 1-2 finish?

bishop_74 · 07-10-2009, 03:35 PM

The mountains are where he typically pulls away from everyone else. Just an FYI. I am not a huge fan of road cycling, but the dude is by far one of the greatest athletes in history considering the obstacles and his accomplishments. The only thing that bugs me is the fact that he left his wife after all the support she provided during his treatments. Who knows... maybe that is what put them on the path to divorce.

Mr. Krab · 07-10-2009, 04:44 PM

Armstrong team has 4 in the top 6.

1.NOCENTINI R. ALM 25h 44' 32"
2.CONTADOR A. AST 00' 06"
3.ARMSTRONG L. AST 00' 08"
4.LEIPHEIMER L. AST 00' 39"
5.WIGGINS B. GRM 00' 46"
6.KLÖDEN A. THR 01' 00"
8.VANDE VELDE C. GRM 01' 24"
9.SCHLECK A. SAX 01' 49"
10.NIBALI V. LIQ 01' 54

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07-07-2009, 06:39 PM	#33
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07-07-2009, 07:32 PM	#35
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07-07-2009, 09:31 PM	#36
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07-08-2009, 01:58 AM	#38
Silock MVP Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $10020882	So, do you think he's not being drug tested? I guarantee you they all are. More than a few guys were kicked out of last year's event for using. Not to mention Landis getting stripped.
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07-10-2009, 12:48 PM	#40
cdcox www.nfl-forecast.com Join Date: Sep 2000 Casino cash: $-548231	Armstrong hung in there in the first mountain stage today. I watched the race today since I knew it was going to be one of the crucial stages. There is a new overall leader (Nocentini), but he has virtually no chance to hold that jersey to the end. The key thing that happened in the overall standings is that Armstrong's teammate Contador launched an attack that moved him from 19 seconds behind Armstrong to 2 seconds ahead and into second place. Team tactics prevented Armstrong from responding to the attack, so it was unclear whether Armstrong could have kept up with Contador or not. I will say that Contador's attack looked very strong. Team strategy is going to play an interesting role going forward. The Astana team is incredibly strong and will ride to put Contador in the lead and then protect that lead. Armstrong will not be attack Contador unless a rider from another team with GC ambitions launches an attack that drops Contador. It's still a very long way to go but the standings now give Contador an advantage. Contador also demonstrated an advantage over Armstrong in the opening time trial, so the chances of making up ground there aren't good. Standing Rider Rider number bib Team Time Gaps 1. NOCENTINI Rinaldo 87 AG2R-LA MONDIALE 25h 44' 32" 2. CONTADOR Alberto 21 ASTANA 25h 44' 38" + 00' 06" 3. ARMSTRONG Lance 22 ASTANA 25h 44' 40" + 00' 08" 4. LEIPHEIMER Levi 24 ASTANA 25h 45' 11" + 00' 39" 5. WIGGINS Bradley 58 GARMIN - SLIPSTREAM 25h 45' 18" + 00' 46" 6. KLÖDEN Andréas 23 ASTANA 25h 45' 26" + 00' 54" 7. MARTIN Tony 76 TEAM COLUMBIA - HTC 25h 45' 32" + 01' 00" 8. VANDE VELDE Christian 51 GARMIN - SLIPSTREAM 25h 45' 56" + 01' 24" 9. SCHLECK Andy 31 TEAM SAXO BANK 25h 46' 21" + 01' 49" 10. NIBALI Vincenzo 95 LIQUIGAS 25h 46' 26" + 01' 54"
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07-10-2009, 03:06 PM	#41
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07-10-2009, 03:35 PM	#44
bishop_74 Veteran Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Denver, CO. USA Casino cash: $8654993	The mountains are where he typically pulls away from everyone else. Just an FYI. I am not a huge fan of road cycling, but the dude is by far one of the greatest athletes in history considering the obstacles and his accomplishments. The only thing that bugs me is the fact that he left his wife after all the support she provided during his treatments. Who knows... maybe that is what put them on the path to divorce.
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07-10-2009, 04:44 PM	#45
Mr. Krab Big Red Nuts Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $10004900	Armstrong team has 4 in the top 6. 1.NOCENTINI R. ALM 25h 44' 32" 2.CONTADOR A. AST 00' 06" 3.ARMSTRONG L. AST 00' 08" 4.LEIPHEIMER L. AST 00' 39" 5.WIGGINS B. GRM 00' 46" 6.KLÖDEN A. THR 01' 00" 8.VANDE VELDE C. GRM 01' 24" 9.SCHLECK A. SAX 01' 49" 10.NIBALI V. LIQ 01' 54
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