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23-07.-2004, 10:16 AM	#16
luke1972 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melburne,Australia Posts: 131	Re: Will Lance Come Back for 7 TDFs Lance will not do the Tour next year. He will concentrate on the Giro for five years, then when he has five wins, he will do the Vuelta. He will retire when he is about 45. Ullrich will win the next 5 TdF's and they will resume their battles in the 2010 Vuelta. :-)

23-07.-2004, 10:49 AM

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Lance will not do the Tour next year. He will concentrate on the Giro for five years, then when he has five wins, he will do the Vuelta. He will retire when he is about 45.

Ullrich will win the next 5 TdF's and they will resume their battles in the 2010 Vuelta.

:-)

Ha ha ha... someone with humor about this whole TDF. They should have one stage where every racer has to race on a stock Huffy 10 speed. And of course they will all be one sized. Funny how cheap bikes are sized by their wheel sizes. Will that be a 24" or 27" wheel bike sir?

Nicholas

23-07.-2004, 11:25 AM	#18
patch70 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Melbourne Posts: 1,667	Re: Will Lance Come Back for 7 TDFs With four victories in five stages plus the "no gifts" call, I am starting to wonder if Lance is riding this Tour like it is his last one. Perhaps he wants to end on a high note after totally dominating and then do other races next year, eg Giro, Classics. Will be interesting to see.

23-07.-2004, 12:50 PM

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Do you really think a bloke who wins 6 TDF's needs to enhance his standing in the sport?

How about restating that question... "Do you really think a bloke who wins 6 TDF's, beat nut cancer, and Sheryl Crow by his side need to enhance his standing in the sport?"

From what I see... he's on a roll. Let's see number 7! And let's hope it's TDF 7 and Giro in one year next time around. Winning it (assuming) 6 times is already for the history books and I'm glad that WE all a part of it. I think this year is themed "PROOF" for Lance. Next year if he pulls it off... it will be obviously the "LEGEND" theme.

Safe riding... and just 3 more stages to go. Go Lance.

Nicholas

23-07.-2004, 01:16 PM

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A few weeks ago I heard an interview on DC public radio about the Discovery deal. The "expert" said that part of the deal with Discovery is that Lance will ride the '05 Tour, as well as more races in Europe. Discovery wants to heighten their "name recognition" in Europe even more. He will be going for #7. He will also be developed into "on air talent" for the Discovery networks once he retires.

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23-07.-2004, 01:50 PM	#21
Capt.Injury Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 256	Re: Will Lance Come Back for 7 TDFs Actually interesting, while I work I listen to ESPN Radio. In the 20 minutes Sportcenter updates for the last 2 hours tonight (10pm-Mid) They said a source close to Armstrong in the Armstrong camp from Le Grand-Bornand stated that he would not race in next year's Tour De France, instead he will race in the Giro and the Vuelta for next season. They were consistent in this report, but I haven't found anything on the net yet saying this. Last edited by Capt.Injury : 23-07.-2004 at 02:08 PM.

24-07.-2004, 12:57 PM

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Actually interesting, while I work I listen to ESPN Radio. In the 20 minutes Sportcenter updates for the last 2 hours tonight (10pm-Mid) They said a source close to Armstrong in the Armstrong camp from Le Grand-Bornand stated that he would not race in next year's Tour De France, instead he will race in the Giro and the Vuelta for next season.

They were consistent in this report, but I haven't found anything on the net yet saying this.

Well it looks like the question was sorta answered by todays news. We'll all have to see.

24-07.-2004, 01:15 PM

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What if Lance rode the Giro, skipped the TdF and then rode the Vuelta next year? That would be pretty cool to see. How about it Lance?

I agree with you here birdman, but would have Lance ride the tour, possibly put him in a position to help anohter Discovery (as opposed to a Postie) win a podium position. He should definitely not give it his all for the TDF, but only ride 100% in the Giro and Vuelta. So if he wins both, then he would not be labeled as having tunnel vision for the Tour.

24-07.-2004, 08:52 PM

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I've one issue with this - Sheryl Crow.

You'd think he could do better than her ?
She's not exactly what one could consider good looking eh ?

Speaking of good looking folks - if you get to see the podium presentation
on Sunday - watch out for Mrs.Virenque.
She was on Eurosport on thursday morning - now that's good looking !

25-07.-2004, 01:24 AM

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Hi,

I was corresponding with gntlmn's comment that Lance will probably be back next year since sponsors are already stepping up. Do you think Lance will come back next year? Bigger question (assuming he takes the 6th TDF for the record books) - will he take the TDF 7 times?

Originally Posted by gntlmn
I think Lance will be back next year riding for Discovery/OLN/Trek/AMD. The Discovery spokesman already hinted toward that idea before 2004 Tour.

There's also been many comments that the TDF has been boring with Lance because of the domination and lack of excitment in the race. I'm thinking that if he does come back for 7... it maybe a totally different race. Once winning the 6th, he's not concerned about making the record books... maybe he will ride less safely and really put the Lance Gauntlet down.

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[COLOR=Red][SIZE=2] I think he will ride in 2005. Why wouldn't he? plus they have Discovery as their new main sponsor.

25-07.-2004, 01:33 AM

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[COLOR=Red][SIZE=2] I think he will ride in 2005. Why wouldn't he? plus they have Discovery as their new main sponsor.

OOPS! I just read on my local paper (SACBEE) that Lance may not be riding the Tour next year......

25-07.-2004, 06:34 AM

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I've one issue with this - Sheryl Crow.

You'd think he could do better than her ?
She's not exactly what one could consider good looking eh ?

I'm with you there pal.

25-07.-2004, 10:32 AM

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I'm with you there pal.

Mrs Virenque at the podium on Sunday : RV will have the kids their in polka dot.
keep an eye out for her !

25-07.-2004, 03:34 PM

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Mrs Virenque at the podium on Sunday : RV will have the kids their in polka dot.
keep an eye out for her !

That does bring up something interesting... Virenque may have the hottie wife but that's why he's not going to win the TDF... he's too busy thinking about her. OR when he's hitting anarobic threshold and has to go the extra distance, he's thinking,"I have a hot wife already... why go for more?" Then fizzles out...

So if you think Sheryl Crow isn't up to par, and knowing how methodical and strategic Bruyneel is, maybe it's all to ensure LA's 7th TDF. Maybe that's why I will never win the TDF.

Nicholas

25-07.-2004, 06:26 PM	#30
Frihed89 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 111	yes He has a lot to prove. Not least to his sponsors! But he will come back because of his pride and his ability. 6 tours - that is just one more than 5. 7 tour victories. That is probably unsurpassable. Armstrong is arguably at the peak of his career, or still peaking. He has an undefeatable team, and all of them have seen the fate of Livingston, Hamilton and Herras after they left USPS. Their goal next year - to dominate the podium! I am NOT an Armstrong or USPS fan. I am with CSC. But one has to give credit where it is due. Yes, Lance will be back and he will win again.

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