From the article: -------------------------------- AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lance Armstrong's run of six straight Tour de France victories has raised cycling's profile in the United States to unprecedented levels.
Professional and amateur organizations say their memberships have risen steadily while millions tuned in to coverage of international racing's premier event this summer.
Now comes the real challenge. At 32, Armstrong knows he won't race too much longer and he might not even ride in the Tour de France next year.
Will the sport continue to grow after Armstrong racks his bike for the final time? Or will it wither like the women's pro soccer league that couldn't capitalize on the success of the national team's 1999 World Cup championship? -------------------------------
Now comes the real challenge. At 32, Armstrong knows he won't race too much longer and he might not even ride in the Tour de France next year.
Will the sport continue to grow after Armstrong racks his bike for the final time? Or will it wither like the women's pro soccer league that couldn't capitalize on the success of the national team's 1999 World Cup championship?
Didn't you hear, cycling is going NASCAR. Discovery Channel is going to buy OLN (or vice versa) and they will have helmet cams. Red-necks in pickup trucks will have "LANCE!" or "FLOYD!" bumper stickers right next to their "3" and "8". No more beer bottles being flung, but lots of XXL bibs and jerseys on the road.
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From the article: -------------------------------- AUSTIN, Texas (AP) - Lance Armstrong's run of six straight Tour de France victories has raised cycling's profile in the United States to unprecedented levels.
Professional and amateur organizations say their memberships have risen steadily while millions tuned in to coverage of international racing's premier event this summer.
Now comes the real challenge. At 32, Armstrong knows he won't race too much longer and he might not even ride in the Tour de France next year.
Will the sport continue to grow after Armstrong racks his bike for the final time? Or will it wither like the women's pro soccer league that couldn't capitalize on the success of the national team's 1999 World Cup championship? -------------------------------
Didn't you hear, cycling is going NASCAR. Discovery Channel is going to buy OLN (or vice versa) and they will have helmet cams. Red-necks in pickup trucks will have "LANCE!" or "FLOYD!" bumper stickers right next to their "3" and "8". No more beer bottles being flung, but lots of XXL bibs and jerseys on the road.
Cool do you know how many good amateur /d3 teams you could support on the budget of one competitive Nascar team? Show me the money! Bill C
