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JoeyB · 07-09-2003, 05:45 PM

Lance Armstrong is attempting to win his 5th straight Tour de France, which would tie Spain's Miguel Indurain for the most all-time.

While this is an incredible feat--made even more amazing by his battle with cancer--would bicycling benefit from someone else winning, or at least challenging Armstrong?

His victories are an inspiration to anyone fighting an obstacle, physical or otherwise and I'm certainly not taking anything away from the man, but do you have any desire to follow the race when the outcome seems like a certainty???

Would an unknown biker staying close to Armstrong near the end spark your interest?

Would you rather just see Lance win again?

Would you prefer to watch paint dry rather than watching competitive biking?

The_Dude · 07-09-2003, 07:17 PM

that dude is awesome. i want to win as many as he possibly can.

tikki · 07-09-2003, 07:23 PM

I'd rather watch paint dry, but I do keep track of his progress through the daily sportscenter update. I hope he wins again.

tmoney · 07-09-2003, 07:39 PM

I believe Lance is one of most incredible athletes in the world!!! Maybe if he gets arrested and gets some "street cred" he may get a shoe!!

BigGov · 07-09-2003, 09:55 PM

Hrm...What if he were to win 10 straight? Would that make him the greatest athlete of all time?

dude2003 · 07-13-2003, 12:40 PM

it will not be as easy as in the past for him to win overall. I hope he wins 5. So, we will see.

human · 07-14-2003, 06:01 PM

Tyler Hamilton (USA) 1:52 behind

Fractured collarbone (stage 1 crash) and 5th overall. I want him to challenge Armstrong. That said though, I'd love for it to come down to the last stage, that'd be great.

dude2003 is right, don't think he's going to win by half an hour or more like he has in the past. But he's got a very strong team behind him... Going to be very tough to take him down.

JoeyB · 07-14-2003, 06:03 PM

Although he's wearing the yellow jersey, Lance admitted that he "may not be as strong" as he used to be. I think that makes it much more interesting. Sure, he's the best rider in the world, but does he have enough to hold off very formidable challengers???

He narrowly averted a crash earlier this week, so anything could happen!!

sabre1044 · 07-22-2003, 07:50 PM

He fell a couple of times, but he will still win

bdb · 07-22-2003, 09:42 PM

Brillian tour so far, so much exzcitement

go Jan.

Brian Fellows · 07-23-2003, 12:24 AM

There is not stopping lance now, with only a few days left he should have no problem winning.

dr.jd · 07-23-2003, 07:33 AM

I haven't missed much of this years tour. I think it is exciting as hell. Today another american (Tyler Hamilton) won a stage. That crazy bastard has been riding with a fractured collar bone since the first stage. I think the tour is a great sporting event.

enough · 07-23-2003, 08:35 AM

Imho, cycling is one of the most "sporting" sports around. The code of honor that serious cyclists follow is an example for all other sports. I am still impressed Jan waited for Lance to get back up just as Lance had done for him in the past. They asked Jan in Germany why the hell he didnt just sprint off and win the race? And he said that just wouldn't be good racing. Very cool indeed.

velo · 07-23-2003, 08:43 AM

He is cool, but Jan would be awesome to win!!!

Doh · 07-23-2003, 12:46 PM

If anyone saw Lance win the stage on Monday, there can be no doubt that he will wear the yellow into Paris. After Monday's crash, he rode like a man possessed! No one could touch him. That being said....
Huge props to Tyler Hamilton today. What a ride!!! The USA is well represented this year, and I would love to see Tyler on the podium in Paris. I think he very well may be the future US hope once Lance steps down. Fractured collarbone....Damn!

castex · 07-23-2003, 02:34 PM

JoeyB, also with five wins on the Tour are Bernard Hinault in the '80's, and Jacques Anquetil a long, long time ago. I don't know how many Eddie Mercx won, but he was very good, too.
Armstrong is a real inspiration, and he speaks French, to boot. Most uncommon.

Doh · 07-23-2003, 06:25 PM

Eddie had 5 tour wins also. But he also won everything else on the planet!

XXXs · 07-23-2003, 08:14 PM

Lance does has competition this tour. It seems the tour will be decided at the individual time trial. No one can think Armstrong's lead is secure when Ullrich absolutely destroyed the field at the last time trial. I think Ullrich will win the time trial, but only by 30 seconds. Guess that means Lance gets #5.

Anyone think he'll go for 6? Will he be up for it next year? I hope so, I think he story is absolutely inspiring.

Doh · 07-24-2003, 08:19 PM

I really don't know about 6 for Lance. He is working really hard this year. But he does love the competition. I can barely wait until the time trial on sat. That stage is where it will all come together. I really think Lance will need to have the TT of his life to pull this one off.

Slims · 07-24-2003, 08:26 PM

Um, the race is still real close. Lance is only about a minute ahead of the competition.

I would prefer to see him win, but I absolutely love all the drama of this tour. He won stage 15(?) even though he wrecked his bike when he started his final attack. He got back up and burned past everyone anyway. This tour is far more exciting than the others I have seen.

wally · 07-26-2003, 02:06 PM

Looks like Lance has got this locked up now. Good job, Lance, on the time trial today!

cetacean · 07-26-2003, 08:17 PM

Lance is going to win for sure. He is an amazing athelete. Iread his autobiography, it is an interesting look into the world of cycling, and his bout with cancer.

thedrake · 07-27-2003, 11:23 AM

The guy is an inspiration to anyone with a dream, He is not human for what he does. It's is unbelievable. 5 in a row. I'd say to him to go for 6.

The_Dude · 07-27-2003, 02:50 PM

he won!! the guy's real good

bundy · 07-27-2003, 05:05 PM

now, i´m not often impressed by athletes, especially if they´re not Australian... unless they absolutely dominate their sport, like Tiger, Sampras and Jordan.

but Lance Armstrong is amazing.

and he speaks fluent French as well.

i hope he comes back next year to make it 6 in row.

JoeyB · 07-27-2003, 07:17 PM

Although this was the closest margin of victory for any of Lance's wins, it also featured the fastest average speed for the entire race.

He is simply amazing.

almostaugust · 07-27-2003, 07:46 PM

Lance surely has game. Im impressed.

Doh · 07-28-2003, 01:46 PM

What an amazing tour. This one was by far the most fun (and nerveracking) to watch of his 5. I can't wait for next year. He will definitely go for 6, but I think it may even be harder than this year. Imagine.....Tyler Hamilton - fractured collarbone.

bundy · 07-29-2003, 06:36 AM

Definitely Lances tour...

but i would like to congratulate the Aussies Baden Cooke (winner) and Robbie McEwen (second) for winning the Tour De France´s overall Sprinters competition (thats the green jersey).

Doh · 07-29-2003, 12:50 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by bundy
Definitely Lances tour...

but i would like to congratulate the Aussies Baden Cooke (winner) and Robbie McEwen (second) for winning the Tour De France´s overall Sprinters competition (thats the green jersey).

I agree completely!
The race for the green was just as heated (if not more so) than the race for the yellow. The final sprint in the final stage was intense!

acidburn · 08-06-2003, 10:09 AM

This years tour was a amazing and I belive next year will be just as good. I mean, you have Ullrich back into great form, Vinokourov and Hamilton are both right there on Armstrong and Ullrichs heels, and if Beloki can make a full and speedy recovery (which I sincerly hope he does) then he'll be up there fighting hard as well. So I think the fighting for the Yellow jersey will be even more intense next year...

As for the green jersey competition, all I have to say is that if Petacchi would learn to climb enough so that he could make it through the tour, then I think he could definatly make that race even more interesting.

Oh yeah, I also think that in a few years Denis Menchov should be making an appearance on the podium for the GC. With a win in the young riders classification by over 40 minutes to his nearest competition, he took the white jersey without any competition. Looking forward to see what he does in the future...

07-09-2003, 05:45 PM	#1 (permalink)
JoeyB feeling tingly	Tour de Lance Lance Armstrong is attempting to win his 5th straight Tour de France, which would tie Spain's Miguel Indurain for the most all-time. While this is an incredible feat--made even more amazing by his battle with cancer--would bicycling benefit from someone else winning, or at least challenging Armstrong? His victories are an inspiration to anyone fighting an obstacle, physical or otherwise and I'm certainly not taking anything away from the man, but do you have any desire to follow the race when the outcome seems like a certainty??? Would an unknown biker staying close to Armstrong near the end spark your interest? Would you rather just see Lance win again? Would you prefer to watch paint dry rather than watching competitive biking?

07-09-2003, 07:17 PM	#2 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	that dude is awesome. i want to win as many as he possibly can. __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-09-2003, 07:23 PM	#3 (permalink)
tikki Justified Location: West Lafayette, IN	I'd rather watch paint dry, but I do keep track of his progress through the daily sportscenter update. I hope he wins again. __________________ Take notice. Take interest. Take me with you.

07-09-2003, 09:55 PM	#5 (permalink)
BigGov WoW or Class... Location: UWW	Hrm...What if he were to win 10 straight? Would that make him the greatest athlete of all time? __________________ One day an Englishman, a Scotsman, and an Irishman walked into a pub together. They each bought a pint of Guinness. Just as they were about to enjoy their creamy beverage, three flies landed in each of their pints. The Englishman pushed his beer away in disgust. The Scotsman fished the fly out of his beer and continued drinking it, as if nothing had happened. The Irishman, too, picked the fly out of his drink but then held it out over the beer and yelled "SPIT IT OUT, SPIT IT OUT, YOU BASTARD!"

07-13-2003, 12:40 PM	#6 (permalink)
dude2003 Upright Location: Houston,TX	He is in yellow today after stage 8 but it will not be as easy as in the past for him to win overall. I hope he wins 5. So, we will see. __________________ There you have it.

07-09-2003, 07:39 PM	#4 (permalink)
tmoney Upright	I believe Lance is one of most incredible athletes in the world!!! Maybe if he gets arrested and gets some "street cred" he may get a shoe!!

07-14-2003, 06:01 PM	#7 (permalink)
human Tilted Location: Ottawa, ON, Canada	Tyler Hamilton (USA) 1:52 behind Fractured collarbone (stage 1 crash) and 5th overall. I want him to challenge Armstrong. That said though, I'd love for it to come down to the last stage, that'd be great. dude2003 is right, don't think he's going to win by half an hour or more like he has in the past. But he's got a very strong team behind him... Going to be very tough to take him down.

07-14-2003, 06:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
JoeyB feeling tingly	Although he's wearing the yellow jersey, Lance admitted that he "may not be as strong" as he used to be. I think that makes it much more interesting. Sure, he's the best rider in the world, but does he have enough to hold off very formidable challengers??? He narrowly averted a crash earlier this week, so anything could happen!! __________________ My mom is a Diamondbacks fan. She really likes the Big Unit

07-22-2003, 07:50 PM	#9 (permalink)
sabre1044 Upright	He fell a couple of times, but he will still win

07-22-2003, 09:42 PM	#10 (permalink)
bdb Upright	Brillian tour so far, so much exzcitement go Jan.

07-23-2003, 12:24 AM	#11 (permalink)
Brian Fellows Tilted Location: Omaha, Ne	There is not stopping lance now, with only a few days left he should have no problem winning. __________________ Go Huskers!! Go BEEF!!!!

07-23-2003, 07:33 AM	#12 (permalink)
dr.jd Upright	I haven't missed much of this years tour. I think it is exciting as hell. Today another american (Tyler Hamilton) won a stage. That crazy bastard has been riding with a fractured collar bone since the first stage. I think the tour is a great sporting event.

07-23-2003, 08:35 AM	#13 (permalink)
enough Tilted Location: USA	Imho, cycling is one of the most "sporting" sports around. The code of honor that serious cyclists follow is an example for all other sports. I am still impressed Jan waited for Lance to get back up just as Lance had done for him in the past. They asked Jan in Germany why the hell he didnt just sprint off and win the race? And he said that just wouldn't be good racing. Very cool indeed.

07-23-2003, 08:43 AM	#14 (permalink)
velo Upright Location: Midwest	He is cool, but Jan would be awesome to win!!!

07-23-2003, 12:46 PM	#15 (permalink)
Doh Upright Location: Capital of the Free World [sic]	Lance and Tyler If anyone saw Lance win the stage on Monday, there can be no doubt that he will wear the yellow into Paris. After Monday's crash, he rode like a man possessed! No one could touch him. That being said.... Huge props to Tyler Hamilton today. What a ride!!! The USA is well represented this year, and I would love to see Tyler on the podium in Paris. I think he very well may be the future US hope once Lance steps down. Fractured collarbone....Damn!

07-23-2003, 02:34 PM	#16 (permalink)
castex Psycho Location: france	JoeyB, also with five wins on the Tour are Bernard Hinault in the '80's, and Jacques Anquetil a long, long time ago. I don't know how many Eddie Mercx won, but he was very good, too. Armstrong is a real inspiration, and he speaks French, to boot. Most uncommon.

07-23-2003, 06:25 PM	#17 (permalink)
Doh Upright Location: Capital of the Free World [sic]	Eddie had 5 tour wins also. But he also won everything else on the planet!

07-23-2003, 08:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
XXXs Upright	Lance does has competition this tour. It seems the tour will be decided at the individual time trial. No one can think Armstrong's lead is secure when Ullrich absolutely destroyed the field at the last time trial. I think Ullrich will win the time trial, but only by 30 seconds. Guess that means Lance gets #5. Anyone think he'll go for 6? Will he be up for it next year? I hope so, I think he story is absolutely inspiring.

07-24-2003, 08:19 PM	#19 (permalink)
Doh Upright Location: Capital of the Free World [sic]	I really don't know about 6 for Lance. He is working really hard this year. But he does love the competition. I can barely wait until the time trial on sat. That stage is where it will all come together. I really think Lance will need to have the TT of his life to pull this one off.

07-24-2003, 08:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
Slims Eccentric insomniac Location: North Carolina	Um, the race is still real close. Lance is only about a minute ahead of the competition. I would prefer to see him win, but I absolutely love all the drama of this tour. He won stage 15(?) even though he wrecked his bike when he started his final attack. He got back up and burned past everyone anyway. This tour is far more exciting than the others I have seen. __________________ "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery." - Winston Churchill "All men dream: but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity: but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act out their dream with open eyes, to make it possible." Seven Pillars of Wisdom, T.E. Lawrence

07-26-2003, 02:06 PM	#21 (permalink)
wally Crazy	Looks like Lance has got this locked up now. Good job, Lance, on the time trial today!

07-26-2003, 08:17 PM	#22 (permalink)
cetacean Insane Location: New York, NY	Lance is going to win for sure. He is an amazing athelete. Iread his autobiography, it is an interesting look into the world of cycling, and his bout with cancer.

07-27-2003, 11:23 AM	#23 (permalink)
thedrake Banned Location: Iowa	The guy is an inspiration to anyone with a dream, He is not human for what he does. It's is unbelievable. 5 in a row. I'd say to him to go for 6.

07-27-2003, 02:50 PM	#24 (permalink)
The_Dude The GrandDaddy of them all! Location: Austin, TX	he won!! the guy's real good __________________ "Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity." - Darrel K Royal

07-27-2003, 05:05 PM	#25 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	now, i´m not often impressed by athletes, especially if they´re not Australian... unless they absolutely dominate their sport, like Tiger, Sampras and Jordan. but Lance Armstrong is amazing. and he speaks fluent French as well. i hope he comes back next year to make it 6 in row. __________________ Ohayo!!!

07-27-2003, 07:17 PM	#26 (permalink)
JoeyB feeling tingly	Although this was the closest margin of victory for any of Lance's wins, it also featured the fastest average speed for the entire race. He is simply amazing. __________________ My mom is a Diamondbacks fan. She really likes the Big Unit

07-27-2003, 07:46 PM	#27 (permalink)
almostaugust Junkie Location: Oz	Lance surely has game. Im impressed. __________________ 'And it's been a long December and there's reason to believe Maybe this year will be better than the last I can't remember all the times I tried to tell my myself To hold on to these moments as they pass'

07-28-2003, 01:46 PM	#28 (permalink)
Doh Upright Location: Capital of the Free World [sic]	What an amazing tour. This one was by far the most fun (and nerveracking) to watch of his 5. I can't wait for next year. He will definitely go for 6, but I think it may even be harder than this year. Imagine.....Tyler Hamilton - fractured collarbone.

07-29-2003, 06:36 AM	#29 (permalink)
bundy . Location: Tokyo	Definitely Lances tour... but i would like to congratulate the Aussies Baden Cooke (winner) and Robbie McEwen (second) for winning the Tour De France´s overall Sprinters competition (thats the green jersey). __________________ Ohayo!!!

08-06-2003, 10:09 AM	#31 (permalink)
acidburn Upright	This years tour was a amazing and I belive next year will be just as good. I mean, you have Ullrich back into great form, Vinokourov and Hamilton are both right there on Armstrong and Ullrichs heels, and if Beloki can make a full and speedy recovery (which I sincerly hope he does) then he'll be up there fighting hard as well. So I think the fighting for the Yellow jersey will be even more intense next year... As for the green jersey competition, all I have to say is that if Petacchi would learn to climb enough so that he could make it through the tour, then I think he could definatly make that race even more interesting. Oh yeah, I also think that in a few years Denis Menchov should be making an appearance on the podium for the GC. With a win in the young riders classification by over 40 minutes to his nearest competition, he took the white jersey without any competition. Looking forward to see what he does in the future...