The Tour - Happy Lance and Good Bye entertainment

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The Tour - Happy Lance and Good Bye entertainment

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Happy Lance Day to all of you cycling fans!!
He is an incredible athelete, let there be no doubt.

I felt so sorry for my fellow country man, Mikael Rasmussen, yesterday when he had TWO falls off his bike during the individual time trial and two flat tires in addition - a LOT of trouble :cry: He started the day being number 3 overall and ended it being 7th overall. That was an incredible slide back down through the ranks. But I think he wasn't prepared to be as successful as it turned out he was - it kind of took him by surprise that he was able to be among the greatest for so long. I still really hurt for him when I saw him falling in the round-about soon after his start. After that fall I don't think his mind was focused on riding his best anymore. I think the fatigue and the pressure was too great.

Lance, Ullrich, and Basso - the old contenders were all great.

I look forward to next years Tour.

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Karen
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Post by harvest_table »

What an incredible "Tour" it was and to be able to watch so up close and personal was amazing. I was able to see all 20 days on OLN here and was so facinated with the coverage. I'm hooked, and we all upgraded our bikes this week.

These guys blew me away and Lance's story is so inspiring.

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Ride on, fellow MC'rs! :lightningbolt: :lightningbolt:

Love,
Joanna
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Post by MaggieRedwings »

Lance well deserved the win and it is great to see him retire on top. I venture to say that his series of wins in the Tour de France will remain unmatched for many years to come. Basso would be a great person to join Team Discovery but I don't think that will happen.

Congratulations Lance.

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Post by Peggy »

Good thing Lance isn't here 'cause I'd give him a run for his money! Have been peddling to and from work for a couple weeks now and the calf muscles are a poppin'.

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(In my dreams!)
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HAHAHAHAHA Peggy - you are cute!!
Keep those calves popping :wink:

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Yup he sure is an inspiration--and a cutie pie too--

It has to make a *tear* run down ya face when one hears the Star Spangled Banner--

Carry on with a good life LANCE!!!! and all who to follow!!!!!

an admiring fan--
Barbara
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