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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:09 PM
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So, how are we all feeling about Lance Armstrong today?
After Stage 7, still in the lead by 0:55 over his teammate George Hincapie.

He's looking as good as he ever has and he has a wonderful squad in support.

Other riders still haven't made their moves (including Armstrong, though he is in yellow), like Ullrich.

Another question...possible seven-time winner. Good or bad for the sport of cycling and why?
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DS1 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:09 PM
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1. Ulrich will always be a runner-up next to Armstrong
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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:11 PM
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2. I'm tending to agree.
He was lapped in the TT again, by Armstrong...has to be disheartening to have that happen in the opening stage.
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CottonBear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:13 PM
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3. Lance is really strong and determined.
His team is protecting him and he's riding carefully. He'll kick butt when they get to the mountain stages. I can't wait to see him drink champagne while riding his bike to the finish line! :)

My husband and I love watching the OLN coverage. Bob Roll is great at explaining the complexities of the sport to Americans not familiar with bike racing!
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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:14 PM
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7. That guy is sooooo annoying.
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CottonBear Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:42 PM
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14. We like him. We are easily amused!
;)
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 04:54 PM
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16. Then you will love this
http://www.bobinthebuff.com/
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GOPisEvil Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:13 PM
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4. As long as his team doesn't get used up protecting him, he should win.
Edited on Fri Jul-08-05 12:13 PM by GOPisEvil
Excellence is always good for the sport. It increases the overall level of competition. However, when someone excellent leaves a field, the sport can languish. (See post-Jordan NBA)

Edit - spelling
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sniffa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:13 PM
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5. he's no bush when it comes to biking
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stopbush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:14 PM
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6. I'm so pissed off! I'm staying in corporate housing right now
at they don't have OLN!!

I've been a staunch follower of Le Tour for about 3 years and I really miss it. Their website only has a highlight clip or two. As I'll be in the corporate housing until Aug 4, I'm going to miss the whole damn thing.

Maybe I'll go to an (ugh) sportsbar this weekend.
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earthside Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:14 PM
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8. Good for Lance; Bad for the Sport
I haven't even turned it on to watch this year ... I'm burned-out on Armstrong-mania.
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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:16 PM
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10. Why bad for the sport?
I feel this is exactly what the sport needs. Another Indurain or Merckx
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SaveElmer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:15 PM
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9. Amazing physical facts I heard about Armstrong
His Heart is 1/3 larger than the average person. His resting heartrate is 35 beats per minute, and he has over twice the average lung capacity. Apparently his muscles produce almost no lactic acid allowing him to rcover quickly!!!
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opihimoimoi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:17 PM
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11. For Lance to set a record 7 wins ...its all good....for the sport, for the
world, for all of Humanity...

Come, go omiyagi the Kahuna
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seemunkee Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:19 PM
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12. I don't think Ullrich is going to be the toughest competitor
Vinokourov will be the biggest challenge unless Jan shows some strength in the first big mountain stage.
The Discovery team looks stronger this year than in the past. Popovych is a good addition.

I spaced out this morning and didn't track the race updates.
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Squatch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:21 PM
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13. I have to listen to it on Eurosport.com
since I am at work.

But, I agree...Vinokourov is strong this year. Probably a bigger threat than Ullrich
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Felix Mala Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 12:44 PM
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15. I'd rather have hourly updates on the World Series of Poker...
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Debi Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 04:58 PM
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17. For me, who doesn't pay much attention
It's like the Williams sisters or Tiger Woods. I have to make sure the sports section I'm reading is up to date - they're on the front page so much I wonder if I'm reading last years newspaper.
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bigwillq Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 04:59 PM
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18.  GO LANCE GO!
:bounce: Good--I think Lance's victories have given attention to the sport.
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BiggJawn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 05:00 PM
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19. Warm and fuzzy.
He's giving Discovery Channel their money's worth, for sure.

It'd be too cool to see George win a stage, too. Maybe...
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48pan Donating Member (957 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 05:00 PM
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20. Lance is amazing and barring mishaps...
will probably win again. This is great for the sport of cycling. It has introduced about 280 million Americans to the sport.

I TIVO the race each morning and then watch it on triple speed. I can slow it down if someting extrordinary happens. On the flat stages, it usually doesn't.
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barb162 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 05:07 PM
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21. my rear end hurts just thinking about cycling
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General Zod Donating Member (652 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 05:12 PM
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22. Once they get to the mountains.....
....He'll crush his competitors like they were flabby grapes.
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NoSheep Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 05:20 PM
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23. Love the whole thing! Those riders are the most polite people in sports!
:hi:
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NoSheep Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 05:23 PM
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24. Oh...except for McEwen who looked like he head butted someone at
the finish the other day! ;)
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Swede Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Jul-08-05 05:33 PM
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25. They sure made him a beautiful car on Overhaulin'
http://www.overhaulin.com/gallery18.aspx
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