Hundreds of cyclists join Lance Armstrong for bike ride in LA's Griffith ParkSeptember 10th, 2009 Cyclists join Lance Armstrong for LA bike rideLOS ANGELES — Lance Armstrong has finished an hour-long bike ride that attracted several hundred cyclists to Griffith Park in Los Angeles. The seven-time Tour de France winner began his ride early Thursday from the Los Angeles Zoo's parking lot and led a crowd of cyclists through three loops of the park.
Russell Downing of Britain wins Tour of Ireland, Armstrong abandons in heavy rainAugust 23rd, 2009 Downing wins Tour of Ireland, Armstrong pulls outCORK, Ireland — Lance Armstrong pulled out of the Tour of Ireland in heavy rain during the final stage Sunday. Russell Downing of Britain won the race after Norway's Lars Petter Nordhaug captured the final stage.
Lance Armstrong finishes in main group in opening stage of 3-day Tour of IrelandAugust 21st, 2009 Armstrong finishes in pack on Day 1 in IrelandWATERFORD, Ireland — Lance Armstrong finished in the main group of riders Friday in the opening stage of the three-day Tour of Ireland, his first race since his third-place showing in the Tour de France. The seven-time Tour de France winner was among the 14 cyclists to come in 16 seconds behind stage winner Russell Downing of Britain.
Lance Armstrong out to end 6-time defending champ David Wiens' reign at Leadville 100August 14th, 2009 Armstrong favored in 2nd Leadville 100 raceLEADVILLE, Colo. — Dave Wiens, the six-time defending champion of the grueling Leadville 100 mountain bike endurance test, takes little solace in having held off Lance Armstrong at least year's "Race Across the Sky."
Armstrong wasn't in top shape last year but he is now, having taken third place in his return to the Tour de France, which he won a record seven times, and smoking the field in a pro cross-country race near his home in Aspen this month.
Lance Armstrong set to announce new American sponsor for his teamJuly 21st, 2009 Armstrong finds new sponsor for his teamBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he's found a new American sponsor to back his team next year. The seven-time Tour de France champion said on his Twitter feed Tuesday: "Making a very cool announcement on Thursday re: a new American partner for our team in 2010 (and beyond).
Armstrong to announce new US sponsor for Astana; will ride Tour next yearJuly 21st, 2009 Armstrong finds new sponsor for AstanaBOURG-SAINT-MAURICE, France — Lance Armstrong says he's found a new American sponsor to back Astana next year. He won't say if he will stay with the team or start his own squad.
Lance Armstrong teammate Levi Leipheimer withdraws from Tour de France after breaking wristJuly 17th, 2009 Armstrong's teammate Leipheimer has broken wristVITTEL, France — Lance Armstrong's teammate Levi Leipheimer withdrew from the Tour de France before Friday's 13th stage after breaking his wrist in a crash, his Astana team said. Leipheimer fell off his bike about 1.86 miles from the finish line Thursday in a crash involving two-time Tour runner-up Cadel Evans.
Lance Armstrong less than second off Tour de France lead as 5th stage gets under wayJuly 8th, 2009 Armstrong just off lead as Tour's 5th stage beginsCAP D'AGDE, France — Lance Armstrong was trailing race leader Fabian Cancellara by a fraction of a second as Tour de France riders left for the fifth stage along the Mediterranean coast. Breakaway riders are expected to shine in Wednesday's 122-mile ride from Le Cap d'Agde to Perpignan, though the finale could also involve a sprint.
French minister says Armstrong will be 'particularly monitored' for doping during TourJuly 3rd, 2009 Armstrong under doping watch at Tour de FrancePARIS — France's sports minister says Lance Armstrong will be "particularly monitored" for doping during the Tour de France. The seven-time Tour winner has come out of retirement to ride in cycling's showcase.
7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says he's ready for secondary role this timeJune 30th, 2009 AP Interview: Armstrong set for Tour support rolePARIS — Lance Armstrong says he's capable of winning an eighth Tour de France but is ready, if necessary, to put his ambitions on hold for teammate and rival Alberto Contador. Contador and Armstrong will ride for the Astana team at the three-week race that starts Saturday.
Lance Armstrong wins 1-day Nevada City Classic in Northern Calif.June 22nd, 2009 Lance Armstrong wins small race in Northern Calif.NEVADA CITY, Calif. — Lance Armstrong won the Nevada City Classic on Sunday night, holding off teammate Levi Leipheimer in the challenging one-day race in the Sierra Nevada foothills.
Lance Armstrong announces birth of son on social-networking site TwitterJune 5th, 2009 Armstrong announces birth of son on TwitterAUSTIN, Texas — Why wait for France? Lance Armstrong can pop that bottle of champagne now. He announced the birth of son Max during a break between the Giro d'Italia and the Tour de France next month.
7-time Tour de France champion Lance Armstrong announces birth of son on TwitterJune 5th, 2009 Lance Armstrong announces birth of son on TwitterLance Armstrong has announced the birth of his son on the social-networking site Twitter. Armstrong, who won the Tour de France seven straight years after overcoming testicular cancer, posted a tweet about 11:15 p.m.
It's a baby boy for Lance Armstrong, girlfriendJune 5th, 2009 WASHINGTON - Lance Armstrong and girlfriend, Anna Hansen, have become proud parents of a baby boy. The multiple Tour de France winner's lover has given birth to the couple's first child.
Lance Armstrong falls in 19th stage of Giro, appears unhurt and returns to raceMay 29th, 2009 Armstrong falls during Giro, gets back on bikeMOUNT VESUVIUS, Italy — Lance Armstrong fell midway through the 19th stage of the Giro d'Italia on Friday but appeared to escape serious injury. The seven-time Tour de France winner apparently touched the wheel of the rider in front of him as the main pack went around a hairpin curve.
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