During his Comeback 1.0 (after cancer recovery), Lance Armstrong insisted that his sponsors, mechanics and advisors to come up with the best possible equipment for him, which spurred development in high-end road bike equipment from all brands. While he did the same during Comeback 2.0, it did not result in Tour victory, and Armstrong’s effect on bicycle technology was considerably less powerful. However, his influence on social media the last few years has been profound.
During the BL (Before Lance) epoch, consumers could not buy the bikes their heroes were riding without getting them custom made. Consumers were less aware of this than, say, Formula 1 fans, who knew without a doubt that they could not buy the same car the Ferrari team raced in … More
Lance Armstrong is retiring again—this time for good.
Almost a month after finishing 65th in his last competitive race in Australia, and nearly six years removed from the last of an unprecedented seven straight Tour de France titles, the 39-year-old cyclist made clear there is no reset button this time.
“Never say never,†Armstrong laughed at the start of an exclusive interview Tuesday with The Associated Press, then quickly added, “Just kidding.â€Â … More
Three-times Tour de France champion Alberto Contador returned to competition just one day after his provisional one-year ban for doping was lifted, taking the start in the Tour of Algarve on Wednesday.
The 28-year-old had been suspended provisionally since August after testing positive for a small amount of the banned anabolic agent clenbuterol, but the Spanish Cycling Federation (RFCEC) on Tuesday lifted the ban.
“Above all, it is a … More