Armstrong comeback?
Discussion
I'm torn on this.
I have the utmost respect for the guy, I guess he's one of my 'heroes' or inspirational figures, but can he win an 8th Tour? I'm not sure. Will it just promote more rumours and accusations of doping? Unfortunately I think it will. I do think his Tours were clean wins, but the state that pro cycling is in at the moment.....
I think he should remain as is, a retired legendary cyclist and inspiration to many.
I have the utmost respect for the guy, I guess he's one of my 'heroes' or inspirational figures, but can he win an 8th Tour? I'm not sure. Will it just promote more rumours and accusations of doping? Unfortunately I think it will. I do think his Tours were clean wins, but the state that pro cycling is in at the moment.....
I think he should remain as is, a retired legendary cyclist and inspiration to many.
ian in lancs said:
Winton said:
Red Firecracker said:
I think he should remain as is, a retired legendary cyclist and inspiration to many.
Absolutely spot on. Quality post fella!Lucas said:
ian in lancs said:
Winton said:
Red Firecracker said:
I think he should remain as is, a retired legendary cyclist and inspiration to many.
Absolutely spot on. Quality post fella!I am late 30's myself and would probably do the same myself if i was ever lucky enough etc
Digger. said:
Lucas said:
ian in lancs said:
Winton said:
Red Firecracker said:
I think he should remain as is, a retired legendary cyclist and inspiration to many.
Absolutely spot on. Quality post fella!I am late 30's myself and would probably do the same myself if i was ever lucky enough etc
Lucas said:
Disagree, he is sitting at home wondering what to do with his time and knows nothing else in life. He wants to show that he can still do it and I hope he can still do it. Otherwise when he is sitting in the retirement home he will be sitting there wondering what if.
Indeed, I do agree with you to some extent, but I doubt he is sitting there wondering what to do with his time. His work for his Foundation and also the races he organises each year (and competes in, such as the recent MTB race) probably take up much of his time. To say he knows nothing except cycling is perhaps a little unfair on him.Maybe it's a shame there isn't a senior Tour (is there?) for riders such as Armstrong as in Tennis and Golf. How much of a draw would Armstrong racing Indurain, racing LeMond be? Rather huge I'd think.
I'm fully aware that I'm viewing all this through rose tinted specs, not wanting him to come back and fail publicly with all the press that would attract, but if he does come back and win, what a fantastic achievement that would be.
deevlash said:
Digger. said:
Lucas said:
ian in lancs said:
Winton said:
Red Firecracker said:
I think he should remain as is, a retired legendary cyclist and inspiration to many.
Absolutely spot on. Quality post fella!I am late 30's myself and would probably do the same myself if i was ever lucky enough etc
Edited by Digger. on Wednesday 10th September 11:38
I suspect that there may be more to this than meet the eye. Astana couldn't get a place on the TDF this year. Having Armstrong as their team leader would, I have thought, pretty much guarantee a place. (even given the degree of French loathing for him....) Assuming that he will have to do some prelim events to show that it's not just a put up job, I can see this happening. Given the amount of false dawns we have had with cycling lately, it seems that every up and coming starlet falls by the wayside due to positive tests, cycling really needs someone like an Armstrong to get it back on track. Cycling needs Armstrong more than he needs cycling, but he's always struck me as someone who relishes a challenge so this situation is probably a "light the blue touchpaper" moment for him.
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