TdF 2009 Monte Carlo

Lance checks in from Monte Carlo after the team presentation and event with Prince Albert

Recorded: 07/02/2009

by Mixmstan on July 2, 2009 at 2:27 PM

Go Lance go!

by Cora007xyz on July 3, 2009 at 12:51 PM

Thanks for all you updates and Good Luck Lance for tomorrow. I will be watching in TV and storing it all on Video and press my thumbs for you all the time like I also did during the last 10 years. And you look so very good, strong and healthy. I hope that you can win the Time trial and also the whole Tour. The yellow Jersey suits you better than anyone else and we got used to seeing you win and dont want to a change old habits. The other winnes during last 3 years have only been an intermezzo, but now the real king is back, you. But better don´t directly win tomorrow cause it would be too hard to defend the yellow from the beginning on. Better become second with one second like you did before in the last years. All the best. Bonne chance. Cora

by Cora007xyz on July 3, 2009 at 12:54 PM

Oh sorry. I thought at first it was out of order and pressed the button of mouse too often.

by Cora007xyz on July 3, 2009 at 1:02 PM

Good Luck Lance. I wished I could be there to watch you live. Without you the Tour was only boring. I hope you can win it again. Thanks for your updates. Good night and I wish you much strength in your legs for tomorrow. Best wishes from cologne. Cora

by danibenevento on July 2, 2009 at 2:29 PM

Let's do it Lance!!! Get Crazy!

by airodom on July 2, 2009 at 2:31 PM

Good luck Lance! Hope you kick some major arce in the Tour this year. Especially on top of Mount Ventouix. Best of luck -

S.Odom

by rattlergrl on July 2, 2009 at 2:32 PM

And we are looking forward to seeing you once again!! Ride well and be safe!! It's the 2009 Tour de Lance!! Haha!

by docbike on July 2, 2009 at 2:33 PM

Your one of a kind Lance! LiveStrong! Good Luck! Stay Upright!

by martacat on July 2, 2009 at 2:34 PM

I'm so looking forward to this year's Tour de France!!! Bonne Chance, Lance!

by NYDesdemona on July 2, 2009 at 2:36 PM

'Night Lance.

by BaleJ on July 2, 2009 at 2:41 PM

Rock it Lance man!

by ralfvandebergh on July 2, 2009 at 2:42 PM

Many thanks for the update!

by blueskie on July 2, 2009 at 2:44 PM

On behalf of my family and a family friend Margot Lachman battling and beating cancer right now THANK YOU for making a difference.

by Plochman on July 2, 2009 at 2:46 PM

Lets get it on Lance ! All of America will be with you in spirit and watching on TV. I printed out all the bib numbers, will be keeping my eye #22 and #24. You are ready Lance, we are all ready so kick some butt.

by greekman13 on July 2, 2009 at 2:51 PM

The long road to recovery has brought you here.. with everyone behind you, its time to drop the hammer!!

by Kelcour on July 2, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Go, go, go Lance!

You are such an inspiration and role model to all the cancer survivors including me. I think that there is a cure within reach because of all you are doing. Kathy Giusti is a good friend of mine and I think believe that both of you are giving hope to all our brothers and sisters who are fighting this terrible disease. Thank you so much! xoxo

by goodswim on July 2, 2009 at 2:57 PM

our three (and a half) year old, over heard my husband and i talking about the radio ban at dinner. she interrupted our conversation (and i quote) "NO, they can't do that! the riders will get lost and they won't find home!"

good luck....thanks for coming back to race and keeping the cancer fight positive!! HAVE FUN!!

by kfkegel on July 2, 2009 at 3:02 PM

Mexico is with You Lance
Much Love
VIVA LANCE!!!! VIVA!!!!!!
VIVA LIVE STRONG!!!!!VIVA
VIVAN TODOS LOS QUE SON AFECTADOS POR ENFERMEDADES COMO EL CANCER A TRAVES DE TODO EL MUNDO!!!!VIVAN
VAMOS POR EL OCTAVO LANCE, TU PUEDES!!!!

by hou1mtg on July 2, 2009 at 3:05 PM

My wife is a breast cancer survivor 08. Thanks for being an inspiration to both of us. Our best to you...The Woodlands, Tx.

by yonin on July 2, 2009 at 3:06 PM

As you race your race, I (and other fans), will follow and get strength from yours. It will help us in our own races, work, parent, love, enjoy, stay healthy, and enjoy the little and big things.

So good luck, and enjoy.

by dreeski on July 2, 2009 at 3:10 PM

Go Lance Go...from Glenwood Springs, CO!

by stephancard on July 2, 2009 at 3:14 PM

Win the Tour Lance! We are following you from Auckland, New Zealand!

by ray_waugh on July 2, 2009 at 3:16 PM

Get some Rest!!! you have a tour to win!!!

by chavito on July 2, 2009 at 3:19 PM

From south america, Chile, go lance...you are our inspiration.
thanks for fight
Alejandro Chavez and family

by Win8inJuly on July 2, 2009 at 3:27 PM

What you are doing is nothing short of phenomenal! Your positive energy and kind will shall carry us all forward for generations to come. Ride within your limits and have fun. You have already exceeded the expectations of millions the world over. Good luck!

by KickAssTriGirl on July 2, 2009 at 3:30 PM

Ride your ass off. Work with your team and make Bruneel proud.

by eolson73 on July 2, 2009 at 3:33 PM

Chew'em up in the mountains Lance! WE BELIEVE IN YOU!

by Buzz_Lightyear on July 2, 2009 at 3:34 PM

Can't wait for the Ventoux! Good luck Lance, give us some more great memories!

by amber37206 on July 2, 2009 at 3:34 PM

Be well! Thanks for all you do.

by Tonyoc87 on July 2, 2009 at 3:37 PM

Hey Lance. Go livestrong. but lance time 2 put the hammer down now. oh and looking forward to seeing you in august in the tour of ireland which passes thru my village on stage 1. oh lance and why stop at 8 tdf after this year

by Johnwb8436 on July 2, 2009 at 3:38 PM

The very best of luck Lance for the Tour and especially on the Tourmalet a week on Sunday. I will be on the mountain to watch you ride past and hopefully it will be an inspiration for me as I ride the Aspin and Tourmalet the next day. Mind you I should have more sense at 67 years of age! Ride well, keep safe and top that podium in Paris.
John Beardsley, England.

by Sherrardfan on July 2, 2009 at 3:51 PM

Good luck Lance! You are a good man. Greetings from Denmark. Go Lance!

by LucaSTRONG on July 2, 2009 at 3:54 PM

You look tired bud, See you Saturday.

by Andynochain on July 2, 2009 at 3:57 PM

You are such an amazing inspiration, video updates and so much more in self discipline on and off the bike- Livestrong, ride safe, I wish you and all the team all the best for the 09 TDF.

by JanBB on July 2, 2009 at 3:59 PM

Bonne chance, de vivre une forte

by edgarz on July 2, 2009 at 4:01 PM

There is a poser that lies on my wall, I glance at it every morning of every day. It states, "whatever your 100% looks like, give it." I expect nothing less from you Lance. Have a great race! Just another piece of cake for a champ like you.

by transition271 on July 2, 2009 at 4:05 PM

When my brother said your name in his final days while fighting cancer, I got chills.
When I first seen you in Pasadena, Ca at the TOC in the peleton, I got chills.
When my son handed you his Livestrong sign for you to sign while on my shoulders, I got chills.
And now to see you in the Tour again while keeping your eye on the prize...kicking cancers ass, I get chills.
Best of luck Lance...give everyone chills again...you are an amazing man and thank you for all you have done!

by kpbutton on July 2, 2009 at 4:14 PM

Lance, this race is yours. You inspire so many people to get up and do something. Thank you for your dedication to everything that you do.
Bonne chance and LiveStrong!

by stnorth on July 2, 2009 at 4:27 PM

Go get 'em, Lance! Ride it like you stole it, straight up those mountain climbs. More than two feet on those pedals - you're riding with the strength of millions behind you! Best of luck.

by speedoflite1 on July 2, 2009 at 4:33 PM

Watching "Versus" Lance Armstrong: The Look Back - 2005 TDF/Stage 20.
Lance stormed the TT, with Ulrich, Basso, Sastre and others turning themselves inside out.

2009, NOTHING would please me more per Bobke, "Down goes Contador!!!" "DOWN GOES CONTADOR!!!" ...L'Equipe Headliner: "Cry
Baby-Biker shoots self in foot with Own Trademark Pistol Shot day b4 Tour" Horner steps right in on GC.

"Contador Soap Opera Over - Astana Unified Behind Lance" ONWARD!

by cadyer on July 2, 2009 at 4:36 PM

Flying out to MC at 6am GMT, gud luc 2 u and the team Lance, Carol and Mike

by elkrunrockies8 on July 2, 2009 at 4:41 PM

It's not about us now, it's about you! And we are with you! Bon chance at the TdF, Lance from all of us in the Roaring Valley!

by try_to_tri on July 2, 2009 at 4:46 PM

Thank you for what you are doing. My dad died of Pancreatic Cancer at the age of 64. My heart goes out to all that are livingstrong. You look dialed in and ready to roll.

by cheagle on July 2, 2009 at 4:49 PM

Looking forward to race updates...You've already won..

by normallyp on July 2, 2009 at 4:57 PM

Les Francais are going to LOVE Lance being back. It'll be a better TDF w/ you back in the saddle. Lead the Astana guys boldly through beautiful France once again. Optimism for a fab 3 week Tour. Bon chance tout le monde.

by ironphil on July 2, 2009 at 5:28 PM

I'm an anesthesiologist who rides...I see cancer every day...it really sucks...so many sad stories...so much suffering for individuals just trying to deal with life's usual challenges...

pedal hard and kick the ass out of that race...I don't know why but for me and I know millions of others, it brings hope...something that's not often easy to find these days...

by 22stonecyclist on July 2, 2009 at 5:38 PM

Just bought my whole family Livestrong bracelets, got myself a "Vive le Lance" tee and a "GoLanceGo" tee and a pair of Livestrong Nike Air Max... I'm all geared up to cheer you up on Sat!

Vive le Lance!!! Go do it, dude!

by Fast4Ever on July 2, 2009 at 5:48 PM

Ride like the wind Lance. We love you and all that you stand for. GOD SPEED!

by ferran76 on July 2, 2009 at 5:58 PM

Of course we believe in You Lance. You are hope! C'mon guy you're gonna rock it! thank you!

by T_Beach on July 2, 2009 at 6:04 PM

With you all the way!!!! Watching and checking in on you, your team, and your foundation all the time!!! COMPETE!!!!

by Spudgie on July 2, 2009 at 6:12 PM

You Rock!!!! Good luck...from South Bend Indiana!!! We're behind you all the way!

by awesomeoly on July 2, 2009 at 6:18 PM

Good luck Lance! You inspire us all!

by zmar011 on July 2, 2009 at 6:19 PM

Lance Armstrong. you are truely great mentally and you have your head in the right place. May god bless you and protect you throughout the tour. i pray bthat you will one day find salvation in the Lord Jesus christ. your the man may you reach the goals and dreams with the strength of the lord.
shot bro- New zealand loves you

by CWoj on July 2, 2009 at 6:39 PM

Thanks for everything. You keep my head up.

by wramirez on July 2, 2009 at 6:50 PM

Rapido Lance! Te queremos mucho. Para mi y mi familia tu y la fundacion son ya un EXITO. Te cuidas y toma mucha agua con electrolites. si necesitas a alguien nosotros estamos ahi por ti.

RECUERDA: lA EXPERIENCIA SIEMPRE HA GANADO A LA FUERZA. TU ERES "EL LEON DEL TOUR D' LANCE"

by FreedomLight09 on July 2, 2009 at 7:38 PM

Thanks for taking the time to update your fans. I think it's great that a celebrity is willing to show his "human" side to the world.
I just learned my mom is battling cancer for the third time. She's in Germany and I'm in the U.S., which makes it hard. But, like you, she's a fighter, so we're hoping and praying for the best.
I wish you all the best on the Tour. Happy 4th of July!

by vanmanjumps on July 2, 2009 at 7:42 PM

Good luck Lance....the Van Der Meulen's are pulling for you! Livestrong!

by stargazerguy on July 2, 2009 at 7:58 PM

We have been watching all of the old TDF highlights from 1999-2005. Great times. My family has always supported the Livestrong effort, made more personal when my brother was diagnosed 12 months ago with cancer. Your leadership in the effort to raise money and awareness will change lives. Thanks. And show them all that 37 is not too old to win.

by hooterwing on July 2, 2009 at 8:08 PM

Best wishes to you and the crew. Stay safe and stay upright.

by sanddollar93 on July 2, 2009 at 8:12 PM

Thanks for giving your self to charity & for sharing your gold champion level behind the scenes life! Very inspiring & model worthy. Great work!

by rexinr on July 2, 2009 at 8:27 PM

All the Best. You are an inspiration to us all. Wish you all the success you deserve.

by Saniqimi on July 2, 2009 at 8:32 PM

Good luck Lance,all the best !!! Fight till the end. Make the tour more exciting...it seems to lose its panache!!!

by Turkuu on July 2, 2009 at 8:36 PM

Good Luck Lance! And Livestrong to everyone struggling.

Ride on!

by pc_digg on July 2, 2009 at 8:46 PM

Great comeback! When you ride even non-cyclists are interested in the Tour. Livestrong!

by spingirlspin on July 2, 2009 at 8:47 PM

You rock, man! You are doing the RIGHT thing with the RIGHT attitude!
You have blessed people from all over the world with your Livestrong work, passion & commitment! Praying for you, Astana & all the riders
safety. Have fun and Ridestrong!
*USA* is behind you!
:)Holly spingirlspin

by adammonk on July 2, 2009 at 8:59 PM

I wish you all the best and hope you win Lance. While you are a success and you do not need to win again to prove you are a great champion, there are millions of folks that would be elated for you to win this year. Here's to #8 in '09.

by LaurieMcK on July 2, 2009 at 9:45 PM

This is so exciting! Vive le Tour!!

by calinanc on July 2, 2009 at 10:26 PM

We are so excited and thankful for the unique gift you are to the world! Wishing you all the best! Can't wait to see team ASTANA show us how they can rock France! Thanks for the inspiration!

by ste960 on July 2, 2009 at 10:45 PM

Go Lance, good luck, "show must go on " !!!!
God save THE LANCE !!!!

by ELLIOT07 on July 2, 2009 at 10:59 PM

Good luck Lance !!! Let's Astana win this Tour !! Good luck to your team too !

by marco79 on July 2, 2009 at 11:27 PM

hello lance,i am italian and your fan since world champion 1993,i'm very happy for your comeback and see you very well at giro d'italia considering 3 yaers of inactivity and the collarbrone,know i think and hope you'll win the tdf because you are the best, godd luck lance!!

by anjelko on July 3, 2009 at 12:26 AM

Thoughts and prayers from Boise Idaho are with you Lance.
Having had Cancer strike 2 of my Fathers. We are grateful for the cause you champion.
Drive forward swiftly Lance to win by elevating Cancer Awareness and win the Tour.
Russ you are dearly missed and in our thoughts every day.

by Mauibrad on July 3, 2009 at 1:16 AM

Man, Lance,

You are an unbelieveable class act. You're already a winner. You should just have fun with this TdF. I look for Astana to maybe sweep the podium, and you being somewhere there. No matter what, you are a great sportman and person and I look for ESPN, SI, the UN, the Queen, the President and many others to verify that in the months ahead.

Brad

by SunnyMind on July 3, 2009 at 1:17 AM

Allez Lance!

May the Livestrong spirit grow you wings!

You've already won, whatever position it will be in the end!

by fr1kus on July 3, 2009 at 1:47 AM

Lance nice to see you back in France, do your best and enjoy ride...you are legend already so.... fu.. them all ;)

From Slovenija - Dario

by noriss51 on July 3, 2009 at 3:03 AM

Without you,the Tour has colour.God be with you !

from Roumania:God-speed !

by Maxou03 on July 3, 2009 at 4:23 AM

GO Lance, tu est le meilleur !!!!!!!(!)

by swimcb on July 3, 2009 at 4:45 AM

As always you are a true inspiration to all of us cancer survivors and their families. You are already on a higher podium then the one in Paris to us. You know the routine, JUST DO IT! You'll always be a winner in more than the cycling world. We are a LiveStrong World because of you. Hope to see you at the Philly LiveStrong!

by Gabriel-Jesus on July 3, 2009 at 4:57 AM

Just go out there and kick some ass Lance! I am glad that you are back, it's time that you show again to the world what cycling and living strong is all about.
All the best!

by sandrada on July 3, 2009 at 5:17 AM

thank you so much for taking the time to keep us up to date, and giving us insight into these events. And, of course, for the inspiration you are .

by sammiej726 on July 3, 2009 at 5:49 AM

Lance,

Go get em! I have been a huge fan forever as has my wife. She is even more inspired now after being a cancer survivor since 2005. I am competing in a triathlon this weekend and she will be with the kids sporting a yellow Viva La Lance t-shirt. Tear it up!!!!!

The Johnsons

by attila9998 on July 3, 2009 at 6:58 AM

Only one thing:

YOU MUST WIN THE RACE

GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

by AbundantWealth on July 3, 2009 at 7:56 AM

Lance...

Yesterday is gone...
The Best Moment Is Now !
All The Way Brother !!
Keep On Inspiring !!!

From New York, NY

by gurra4 on July 3, 2009 at 8:28 AM

Had previously lost interest in TdF after recent years numerous scandals. But Lance has put me back on track and is giving race life and hope once again.
He also posts some awesome (personal) video blogs to keep us fans up to date. Great biker and person all 'round.
Power 2 ya dude!!

by IanCP on July 3, 2009 at 9:18 AM

Lance you are an inspiration to the World. Your return to cycling has been and continues to be a catalyst to world wide attention and focus on the cure for cancer. Good luck tomorrow and for the next three weeks. Show those French and those Spaniards how its done. Godspeed!

by marco5370 on July 3, 2009 at 10:01 AM

Plaque on the wall says that no one's slept here
It's rare to come upon a bridge that has not been around
Or been stepped on
Whatever the notion we laced in our prayers
The man upstairs is used to all of this noise
I'm through with screaming and

And echoes nobody hears, it goes, it goes, it goes
Like echoes nobody hears, it goes, it goes, it goes, like ooh
We're faithful, we all believe, we all believe it
We're faithful, oh, we all believe, we all believe it
We're faithful, we all believe, we all believe it
We're faithful, we all believe, we all believe it

It echoes nobody hears, it goes, it goes, it goes
Like echoes nobody hears, it goes, it goes, it goes
We're faithful, we all believe, we all believe it
We're faithful, oh, we all believe, we all believe it
We're faithful, we all believe, we all believe it
We're faithful, we all believe, we all believe it

C'mon Lance C'mon. We Belive in you.

by fervini on July 3, 2009 at 10:26 AM

Hi Lance,
I think this year you need more attacks, in addition to TT.
Good luck
one more time you are writing a new chapter of ciclyng history

by shieldsy on July 3, 2009 at 12:26 PM

Hi Lance. I'm riding from London to Paris and have the day after finishing ,free to watch the tour come in. Hope i will see you in YELLOW!! Will be great to see you what ever happens. Good luck and keep safe.

by kuangkai on July 3, 2009 at 12:30 PM

Thanks so much for all that you do for cycling and the fight against cancer. Every joy and blessing as you race in the TdF.

by 4score on July 3, 2009 at 1:08 PM

Go get em Lance! You are such a great inspiration.

by David_Rosa on July 3, 2009 at 1:23 PM

RIP THEY'RE BALLS OF LANCE.

Simply the best! You're in a great shape, we all can see from the videos! Shred that tarmac!

Best of luck

David Rosa from Portugal

by mjchildress on July 3, 2009 at 1:35 PM

Viva la Lance :) Godspeed & blessings in the Tour, it will be fun again!!!

by Jaquelinp on July 3, 2009 at 5:01 PM

Go Lance! Lance you are a winner. Whatever happens tomorrow and in the 23 days to come you are already such a winner. You have nothing to prove. Have fun and ride like the wind. Livestrong is stronger than ever. Together we will advance and win the battle of Cancer. Thanks for all you do and we will be riding with you each and every grueling mile of the coming Tour.

by lakerlover on July 3, 2009 at 5:11 PM

I'm so excited... ride like the winner that you are.

by lancefanannie on July 3, 2009 at 7:23 PM

I believe in YOU! Geaux Lance! LOL

by 928peddler on July 3, 2009 at 8:29 PM

just WIN

by FrisbeeK9 on July 4, 2009 at 4:31 AM

RideSTRONG Lance! Show 'em what you're on!..