Tour de France Pre-Stage 16 Update from Lance Armstrong

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by ajwidman on July 21, 2009 at 6:35 AM

Lance,
Always so supportive of the winners. What a great example.
Hope you keep up the good work. Next few days is all you!!

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by celtic67 on July 21, 2009 at 7:12 AM

Hey Lance, could you please dedicate one of the last stages to big John Hartson, ex-professional fottball player in the UK who played for Celtic, Arsenal and West Ham amongst others. He is dearly love by many thousands of Celtic FC fans worldwide. His cancer diagnosis was eerily similar to your own (testicular that spread to the brain and lungs), and is currently in a critical but stable condition in hospital following brain surgery and has now started his further treatments. News has just been released that his partner is 4 months pregnant so we are all praying for the big guy. Ride well.

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by cassidyleh on July 21, 2009 at 8:35 AM

Great Climb Lance. Great team spirit. I would love to see you win. Congratulations to all of the team.

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by grune on July 21, 2009 at 8:59 AM

Hey Lance,

I hope you win the timetrial with more then 2 minutes to contador. win your 8 tour!

today was great!

best wishes from germany

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by jranj on July 21, 2009 at 9:00 AM

Superhuman effort or just coy u judge. Well done lance great ride 2day GO ASATANA!!!!

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by rsonnino on July 21, 2009 at 9:01 AM

Lance: What an incredible ride. Livestrong!

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by DaddyShortLegs on July 21, 2009 at 9:03 AM

Loving your regular updates, JP.

Dedicate tomorrow's stage to Big Jens Voigt.

Keep the rubber side down.

Nathan :-)

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by DaKawa on July 21, 2009 at 9:04 AM

Great ride today lance and it was thrilling to see you come back at that last climb. Awesome etappe.

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by Mirand on July 21, 2009 at 9:04 AM

Wow you did very well today. Congratulations to the Astana team and Contador but please be in yellow in Paris because my best friend goes especially for you there.

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by krumis on July 21, 2009 at 9:07 AM

amazing ride today! tour de lance! (at least for me it is)

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by ericmwessels on July 21, 2009 at 9:11 AM

You did very good today. Looked like "the days of old". Keep going. I hope Jens is OK. I also heard about Johan Bruyneel. Anyway, Be Strong.
Eric

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by belindahi on July 21, 2009 at 9:12 AM

You RODESTRONG today ! Awesome ride. Good luck to Team Astana. You're an inspiration to us all. LIVESTRONG Lance.

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by SamB333 on July 21, 2009 at 9:12 AM

Absolutely amazing Lance. Although never being a cancer sufferer, or being American, you're my absolute idol. The work you do for others is so inspirational, and if I could attempt to make 1% difference to the world that you have, I would consider my life a success.

You're brilliant. Although maybe a tad unrealistic, my sentiment is still cheering you on through this tour. When you jumped from the peleton to the Contador group today I was shouting my house down! I have visions of you defying the odds once again & you winning the stage tomorrow. A forever remembered all-time great moment of the tour. Maybe I'm dreaming, but many of us would love it. Stay safe & keep well.

Best wishes from England.

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by sofortier on July 21, 2009 at 9:20 AM

Hey Lance, I've been watching and following the tour for the first time and I'm completely riveted by it! I admire every cyclist on the tour for their determination, drive, power and all the crazy politics involved!?! Just watched your Pre-Stage 16 update and thank you for recognizing those 5 cyclist hit and seriously injured in Ottawa on Sunday, I live in Ottawa and I have been hit by a car while cycling, I'm always fearful of it happening again. I want to thank a very special doctor at the University of Sherbrook he was able to remove 90% of my dad's brain tumour when no other oncologist would touch him, my dad may or may not get through this but I think it gave him hope. Good luck on the next stage, keep riding hard.

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by Bridgettre on July 21, 2009 at 9:21 AM

What a brilliant performance today Lance - evidence of experience and what a truly awesome athlete and sportsman you are . All the best to TEAM ASTANA for tomorrow.

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by VeloChef on July 21, 2009 at 9:22 AM

Thank you Lance. We all appreciate how you're using the new social media to keep everyone informed about you, and as well about the people who mean so much to you.

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http:velorep.com/velochef

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by denisjouglard on July 21, 2009 at 9:25 AM

Great to see you going a bloc today,you are getting better by the day!!Andy Schleck was gob smack when he saw you coming back.
I will be tomorow in the Colombiere to cheer you.
So Sad for Jans,hope he will be OK,his crash was heart tearing
Livestrong

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by Fabianfal on July 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

Ceep fighting Lance... Great to see you on TV climbing those Hills!

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by malizec on July 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

Great ride today. I got tears in my eyes watching you chase the leading group, simply amazing. Wish you best of luck in the upcoming stages.

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by Cora007xyz on July 21, 2009 at 9:29 AM

Hi Lance. How great was that today. You just looked like the Lance 3 years ago. Like the Tiger jumping to get the yellow and with that unbeatable strength and courage, braveness, intelligence and caution in descend. I love and adore you very much. Did you get my lettercard with sunflowers? There is still another to come to you on saturday. You can still win the Tour and I would be so enthusiatically happy. I dont know why but I like you more than Contador. He may forgive me, cause it is not just. I want to see you and only you in yellow soon, tomorrow...and than in the Time Trial and in Paris. Love and best wishes. Eat and sleep well, relax, recover and dream of winning the stage tomorrow and it will come true far ahead from Contador...I press my thumbs for you. They already hurt. Yours faithfully Cora

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by Fabianfal on July 21, 2009 at 9:30 AM

....sorry! Mountains i mean'd not hills...

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by joeyman69 on July 21, 2009 at 9:30 AM

Awesome climb today Lance. Seeing you fly up the mountain was incredible. You are such an inspiration to all. Yellow is definitely your color! Livestrong!

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by akibax on July 21, 2009 at 9:34 AM

Nice,Hot attack today !!!

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by kojet on July 21, 2009 at 9:37 AM

Watched you cycling up the small!!st Bernard this afternoon ,good on you Lance in our house we're so proud of everything you achieve,good luck tomorrow and our best wishes go out to the cyclist who had the bad accident

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by Iceis on July 21, 2009 at 9:38 AM

amazing job today lance! looking like the old lance ;]

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by smilieface1 on July 21, 2009 at 9:52 AM

Lance,
What an amazing day, just when they count you out, you climb and kick butt! I for one was yelling at the TV! I hope you know just how many people you inspire and push to do better everyday!

I don't know if you read these but wanted to say that I too am a 37 yr. old cancer survivor (leukemia, 8 years and counting...yeah!) and I just got into the Tour after being diagnosed and went out to OHSU always sitting underneath your picture in the IV room. lol - I read both of your books and was SO inspired, I too fell in love with cycling and what strength it takes to win.

LiveStrong and KICK ASS for all of us!!
Tonya
Atlanta, GA

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by Siouxisou on July 21, 2009 at 10:00 AM

..... and YES!!! I thought there he goes .... I hope you will win the tour ...
Great day today. And whats that about Johan B.?
Next year the team Livestrong? And then youre eight tour victorie?
Thanks for being there and for the dedications to all the people.
Youre a good man!

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by FishWithFeet on July 21, 2009 at 10:05 AM

Just want to say, "Thank you." All your efforts are appreciated and inspiring.

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by MyBridge4Life on July 21, 2009 at 10:06 AM

Lance - The week I was diagnosed I read "It's Not About the Bike", a year later, while training for my first Triathlon, I read "Every Second Counts" (and built out my Livestrong page). I have just crossed my 5 year marker and just finished my 1st Tri for this season. At 54 I intend to keep doing 5 events per year for as long as I can finish, to raise $ for people less fortunate than I am.
You inspire me.
You inspire all of us.
I'm sending some back your way.
Dig Deep and Breakaway!
Roger
LA, CA

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by joke11 on July 21, 2009 at 10:12 AM

Hi Lance,
Enjoying every minute of the tour de france, thanks for being back!
Keep going ...
Lots of love and support from your fans in Holland
live strong!

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by action_hero on July 21, 2009 at 10:16 AM

Lance you were just great in the climbs ... also today with the grand and petit Bernard !! I sow you suffering but today your rush to the group Contador was amazing. I look forward for tomorrow to see you again men. No doubt a fenomanel performance that you do again for all the people who has cancer. Simply unbelievable men. I hope for you a strong performance tomorrow and a explended time trial ... Maybe Contador is the favorite, but I still believe in the yellow yersey for you!!!!! Go Lance, you're the best !!!!! We love you're performances !!!

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by iskranowyna on July 21, 2009 at 10:31 AM

Go Lance! Tomorrow in the Colombiere you will win the Tour de France! I´m sure! I have seen your 1,5 km climbing the Petite Saint Bernard today, it was the best Lance Armstrong, like the betters times! So, you must to attack tomorrow!
Good luck
Miguel from Spain

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by jimmofo on July 21, 2009 at 10:34 AM

Ride Your Ride Lance. The gracious manner you have shown after the ascension of Contador in Stage 15 was as inspiring to me as if you had won and slipped into yellow. You ride for much more than another yellow jersey.

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by ERIOPEL on July 21, 2009 at 10:36 AM

You and Alberto are amazing! If there is a chance to pick 2 Tour de France winners, I would pick the two of you! But if I can only pick one, I WILL PICK YOU!

Just love watching the two of you! Roberto of his aggressiveness, determination and leadership as a young rider; and yours, a more experienced and aggressive style, determined and supportive attitude, compassionate to people, and leadership in the team, you two are hard to beat!

It was a good ride for the team today! You sure can climb those hills!

By the way, you are always a WINNER for me Lance! :-)

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by bettyblue6668 on July 21, 2009 at 10:54 AM

nice 2c the lance of old!you still have it my friend.hope2c a stage win,or the yellow jersey on your shoulders...good luck 2u and team astana 4 the rast of the tour.hope jens is ok!!!

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by ZULQERNAIN on July 21, 2009 at 10:56 AM

lance you are the best and i pray for you alot and i also beleive on you that you perform the task well.takecare best of luck

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by joopw on July 21, 2009 at 11:09 AM

Great comeback Lance today on the climb, i hope we see it it 2morow again to attack!

Vr.Groet joop

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by Roland_Oliva on July 21, 2009 at 11:14 AM

Great ride today, Lance. We still believe you can win Tour de France this year. All the best!
Your followers from the Philippines

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by Number_8 on July 21, 2009 at 11:31 AM

Joop Zoetemelk used to say. Paris is still far......
But after today's stage, I know who will win his 8th TdF this year.

Godspeed Lance !

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by perubio on July 21, 2009 at 11:40 AM

Lance: sos un refen?o. Sufriste como nunca el domingo. Espero verte en el 2010 con tu propio equipo. Tanto tiempo retirado, giro de Italia y clav?la rota en tres pedazos e ir de 2ndo en la estapa 16...te hace grande!

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by Corien on July 21, 2009 at 11:43 AM

hi Lance,
amazing what you did today!!! for me you're still the best!!!
groeten Corien

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by tegi on July 21, 2009 at 11:45 AM

salut lance
je me permets de t'ecrire en francais parce que mon anglais est limite.
j'en etais s?ue tu gardais encore beaucoup sous la p?le. je n'etais pas inquiet quand tu as ? lach?ur le VERBIER. aujourd hui j'ai ? tr?heureux de te voir leur montrer une demonstration sur le PETIT ST BERNARD et je suis certain que tu nous prepare grande performance . GO LANCE t'es un champion .tu t'appelle quand meme 7 TOUR DE FRANCE!!!!

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by francis73 on July 21, 2009 at 11:57 AM

What can I say? Like the Swedish commentators today, that's the spirit! What a ride, what a show, what a climb! The Old Man shows how things are done!The month of July with Lance riding the Tour, what more can you ask for. Welcome back! When will we see some Livestrong here in Sweden?
From your followers in Stockholm, Francis and family.

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by sylc4 on July 21, 2009 at 12:08 PM

Amazing ride today! What an inspiration you are - an amazing athlete and with such class. We cheer you on everyday! Keep up the awesome rides!

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by tompfarrell on July 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM

Lance you are one of my heroes. Please make it nr 8.

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by binala on July 21, 2009 at 12:14 PM

Hi Lance
You did great today!! :)For me you are simply the best!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck for tomorow.

greetings from Holland

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by minchous on July 21, 2009 at 12:16 PM

Good night Mr Lance: today my heart bet so strong! thanks a lot for all these incredible emotions! minchous, a french supporter (with so much respect!)

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by carlosghs on July 21, 2009 at 12:25 PM

Amazing ride today! you got it! almost there..... JUST DO IT!!! ;)

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by alanjpatterson on July 21, 2009 at 12:47 PM

Once again-insperational,a craftsman at work,just going out and doing your thing and slowly winding them in.A long way to go BUT i think today got a few backsides twitching.good luck.

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by friloux on July 21, 2009 at 1:19 PM

Lance tu peux encore gagner , nous comptons sur toi, ton retour comme une balle dans le col,, oui tu peux encore gagner

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by limericc on July 21, 2009 at 1:22 PM

Outstanding climb Lance, way to show up the others that "tried" to get your wheel.
LiveSTRONG EVERYDAY !!!

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by jbarriga on July 21, 2009 at 1:25 PM

Quite amazing to have see you get on those pedals and fly on the Madone like in the old days. Keep it up and hope to see you in the podium in Paris!

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by ramon_naveyra on July 21, 2009 at 1:48 PM

Incredible catch up in todays stage!!!!!! Definitively you have the #1 stampped on your skin. Watching on tv todays stage with my son, we couldn´t stay still while you re captured those wheels. The best of the bests for tomorrows peaks.

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by iwefarai on July 21, 2009 at 1:53 PM

Great Day Lance!

My 2 colleagues have cancer, my father and best friend had cancer, my brother-in-law has cancer, my grandfarther had cancer, my uncle has cancer. Thanks for what you are doing.

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by chris_j on July 21, 2009 at 1:56 PM

Amazing ride Lance! Just when they thought they dropped you, they're like "Where'd you come from !@?@#!"

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by jdhipman on July 21, 2009 at 2:06 PM

Great ride today. It showed you still have the fire in you to win this race. I know you need to support your team mate AC, however, I am hoping you are still given the opportunity to go for it and give it your all to try to win.

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by suecs1969 on July 21, 2009 at 2:24 PM

you are amazing lance, an inspiration to everyone. Really hope you cross the line in Paris as the yellow Jersey winner, I for one think you deserve it and I will be there to see you cross the line.

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by DeltaBluesCBG on July 21, 2009 at 2:27 PM

I understand that you think that AC has displayed his dominance and that you need to be supportive of the team....but you can still win this thing. You're performance so far has been amazing and no matter what your final placing this year...you are a champion.

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by seadog12 on July 21, 2009 at 2:30 PM

I think this is Contador's year (and fair play to him, he flew yesterday). I've a feeling though you'll show the whippersnappers how it's done next year (providing you don't fall off again and crack another bone a few weeks before the start) :) Inspirational stuff.

I'd also like to echo one of the comments above regarding Big John Hartson. A sporting hero in the UK destined for great things (after retirement from an illustrious soccer career he has become a brilliant commentator just taking his first steps into management). And with his partner being pregnant it just shows how cruel and indiscriminate this damn disease can be.

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by Scarab777 on July 21, 2009 at 2:31 PM

Lance;
Good for you. Good for cycling. Good for the Astana team. True sportsmanship. But, deep down, if the power of over-achievement roars up within you and the bike feels like wings on air, then by all means GO FOR IT.
It would be preordained. More likely, if you ride to second place with Astana and share the podium with Alberto that is also a fantastic result and a great milestone for cycling. Imagine all those years for Jan to finish second and he never had the thrill of first place as you have had. Congratulations.
From Austin,
Scarab 777

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by Johnny-Bevan on July 21, 2009 at 3:02 PM

Lance,

i've been following the tour in the UK on ITV4.. man.. you are a joy to watch.. such an inspiration.. keep it up dude for the old guys!

Thanks
Johnny.

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by Kristina001 on July 21, 2009 at 3:12 PM

Lance!!! You can still do it!!! Yes, u r 38 and he is so young & best climber in the world etc... BUT!!! he doesn't have what u got... the WILLPOWER!!! You probably never really understand what you mean to us. Hope & Faith that everything is possible. Even beat the Death. Both of my grandpa's died of cancer, my dear littlesyster was sent to home to die. I gave her your books as inspiration and she is still here with us! Year after she was supposed to be dead, getting better all the time. Mind Over Matter. So... what is some little Alberto kid compared to the Reaper??? LIVESTRONG Lance!!!

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by padraigh on July 21, 2009 at 3:26 PM

Great riding Lance. Inspired strategy! I believe that the Saxo boys are pretty down right now (despite having some great riders!!), I thought Frank was going to lose it when you passed him. Has the team discussed a 1-2-3 finish? Andres is a great rider who lived in the shadow of Jan. BTW.. I won't be suprised if either Brad or Christian won't be available for a new team soon. Perhaps something like...... Nike/Livestrong?? In the immortal words of Al Davis... "Just Win, Baby."

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by Swedemon on July 21, 2009 at 3:28 PM

Best of luck out there Lance. You're truly an inspiration and a hero in every sense. Thank you!!

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by nareim on July 21, 2009 at 3:49 PM

great ride lance i have to say everything you have done this tdf has been amazing no matter what the final outcome is.

However for everyone in here saying alberto contador is just a kid, the willpower and all that, i should remind you that it isnt just lance the one that has had to overcome dificult live-risking situations. Alberto was diagnosed a cerebral cavernoma in 2004 during a competition, in surgery they had to crack his skull to operate on him and he was almost a year to compete again, and now he's here with 1 tdf in his pocket, a giro and a vuelta, and trying for the second tour, so no matter lance is great and we all know it, but dont diminish the other riders efforts.

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by fireball71 on July 21, 2009 at 4:01 PM

Lance again and again proves himself not only to be a top notch athlete but a classy guy. Being from Ottawa and a cyclist, the hit & run of the 5 cyclists was a shock. All the best Lance - keep it up - you ROCK!!

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by stevenhauser on July 21, 2009 at 4:06 PM

Hats of Lance, I've said it before so I'll say it again, you are a true gentleman.

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by french1972 on July 21, 2009 at 4:20 PM

HI Lance iam french from france but live at miami florida and its the first year that i watch the cycling! i love it and want to cycling myself ! you doing very good at the Tour de France and did pretty good too at the Giro d'ITalia ! when i see you riding all i can said its age is only a number good luck for tomorrow !

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by stof3345 on July 21, 2009 at 4:35 PM

Great ride today Lance. Give it your best tomorrow in what will be a tough tough day. Hope to see you on the podium in Paris.

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by twind4327 on July 21, 2009 at 4:56 PM

Hey Lance,
It's Jim from Fort Worth, Texas. Your riding an incredable Tour and I'm so very proud of you. It's amazing that you have been away for over 4yrs and are still in the top 3 of the Tour De France. I have the Le Tour Goatneck 100k this weekend(saturday) and I'll be thinking about you while I suffer on long hot clinbs in Johnson county. But fortunately for me I won't be going up the Mount V climb that you will be doing. Stay Strong Lance because I know that you LIVE STRONG.
Viva Le Tour

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by bbthefe on July 21, 2009 at 4:56 PM

Lance and Team,
I'm losing lots of sleep watching this Tour from Australia every night and loving it ! SBS here is doing a great coverage.
It's great to see the Astana Team working together to put you in such a strong position. You look like a "train" night after night.
Looking forward to the next week of riding and the finish (as I bet you all are !)
Thanks for you professionalism, enthusiasm and focus toward Livestrong and it's ultimate purpose of eradication of cancer!

Lance, I won your Tour Down Under Team Astana bike through Cancer Council of South Australia this year and have it mounted above my TV in the living room - It's a legend like you ! Keep up the great work. I'm reminded of the purpose every day I look at the bike. All the best bill - Australia

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by Frances1011 on July 21, 2009 at 4:59 PM

What a great ride you did today. I could hardly contain myself I was so excited.Scary watching descent. Stay safe

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by wrobertangell on July 21, 2009 at 5:00 PM

oh my god... #16... epic! what a stage, when you closed the gap, that was poetry.
the way you closed in on the breakaway was truly awesome.
when i saw wiggin's and schlek get behind ac's wheel and you made no move, have to say i was a little worried, but then... bliss... what a great moment when you ratcheted up the tempo... that was golden.

love to you lance

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by ruijesilva on July 21, 2009 at 5:02 PM

Hi Lance, when i saw those guys leaving u behind, and the comentators, saying your TDF was "finished", i freezed in front of the TV, in great delusion. But when the cameras came back at you, and i saw you riding like in the good old days, gaining ground so "easily", the only way i can express how happy i was, is saying that by the time you reached the main group, i was standing in front of the TV, shouting and ... ok i admit, one or two tears of joy. Great example again Lance, for your cause, the things can't always go the way we wan't, but Never, ever, give up.

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by Montcalm on July 21, 2009 at 5:29 PM

No matter the result...thank you.

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by Zakarevisk on July 21, 2009 at 5:45 PM

Hey Lance!! Keep up the great efforts. You still can ride like before for sure. Wish i could see you in yellow in Paris. But if you think you should work for "superstrong", no problem. Lance will always be Lance, the great Lion King of the Mountains.

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by Zakarevisk on July 21, 2009 at 5:48 PM

Hey Lance!! Keep up the great efforts. You still can ride like before for sure. Wish i could see you in yellow in Paris, but if you choose to work for "Superstrong", no problem. Lance will always be Lance, the Great Lion King of the Mountains.

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by Zakarevisk on July 21, 2009 at 5:48 PM

Hey Lance!! Keep up the great efforts. You still can ride like before for sure. Wish i could see you in yellow in Paris, but if you choose to work for "Superstrong", no problem. Lance will always be Lance, the Great Lion King of the Mountains.

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by KJGodsey on July 21, 2009 at 6:05 PM

Good Luck Astana. Lance thank you for the video updates and dedications! You are truly an inspiration. Thank you.

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by amdboneshaker on July 21, 2009 at 6:23 PM

Today, When you made the move to ride across the gap to catch up to the yellow jersey; you floored the Versus commentators.
The distance you have traveled in one year to regain your pro fitness level is trully remarkable!
I found myself jumping out of my chair yelling at the TV, Go Lance! Go Lance!

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by uterusmaster on July 21, 2009 at 8:10 PM

Hi Lance.
You were absolutely amazing today!
I'm relieved to hear that Jens is OK.

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by sassybgina on July 21, 2009 at 9:22 PM

AMAZING RIDE TODAY!! I'm 53, cyclist for real just for the last couple of years, and am truly inspired. I laugh when the commentators talk about your age. I'll be on the edge of my seat again tomorrow cheering you on. Good luck and have a GREAT ride!!!

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by whoshebaby on July 21, 2009 at 9:25 PM

Great job today, Lance. What a comeback! I know that you are saving yourself for the end and will come around and be the stronger rider at the end of the race. You make us proud.

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by jpm7602 on July 21, 2009 at 9:27 PM

Totally sick bringing the group back by the summit just awesome. There is yellow on top of Ventoux go get man Rock On

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by gdog2135 on July 21, 2009 at 10:10 PM

Hey Lance,

Mate your doing awesome mate.

Your will and focus is inspirational dude, would be great to see you on the podium in Paris. It's great to see an athlete carry themself so admirably outside the sport too.

Keep it up man,we're all rooting for you down under.

Cheers

Gray.

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by Phill_bikejoy on July 21, 2009 at 11:51 PM

Lance, You just have to win. Remembert You started to win, not to be secound, never. You just have to have no doubt. When I'll see your sport's anger???

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by geovanis on July 22, 2009 at 12:53 AM

gracias maestro
no hay en este mundo que tenga mas orgullo
jjjaaa el peloton del tour del 2009 tiene y que hacer una cuantas reverencia al campeon

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by jaberslaber on July 22, 2009 at 2:55 AM

Nice video - fans of the TV show "Lie To Me" will particularly enjoy the stroke of the chin at 50 seconds (watch from 45 seconds to get full context).
What do we read into that gesture???
Good to see that the competition is alive and well - let's hope that Lance can find strength to take it to Contador - would make for an amazing day on Mount Ventoux.

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by koopersss on July 22, 2009 at 3:35 AM

Why do you suddenly need to go together with Bruyneel? Need a new doping team?

Vino wants to come back and demands Bruyneel to go. Hmmm.
Why would he?

Did he threaten you with anything?

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by Cervelott on July 22, 2009 at 4:57 AM

Lance, to be thinking about others (cyclist's critically hurt in a hit and run in Ottawa...all 5 found unconscious, and those striken with cancer), while in the middle of the Tour speaks to the man you are. You will always be an inspiration to me with your dedication and determination and selflessness. Keep up the great work...your acceleration on Petite St. Bernard was unbelievable!!!!
Garry in Canada

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by sopho on July 22, 2009 at 5:22 AM

Yesterday I thought that we were in 2005, but then i realised that you were wearing the ASTANA jersey,... it was TRUE, welcome back LANCE.

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by leopard58 on July 22, 2009 at 6:55 AM

Contador is doing great, indeed, but YOU are still THE greater!!! Happy to know you will be there again next year!!! And I hate it here -in Montreal - when they say 'Armstrong is finished'... grrrrrrrr.. I get soooo mad... you are SO not finished... show them!!!!!

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by achimenti on July 22, 2009 at 7:11 AM

Hi Lance, I am a Popovych friend who has a photo with you at the hotel in Florence during the Giro. You are doing something fantastic. Continues...
Alessandro in Italy

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by Sacha66 on July 22, 2009 at 7:23 AM

Lance, Thank you for your dedication to the 5 cyclists in Ottawa who were hit by a van a few days ago. The accident was a hit and run (although the driver has since turned himself in to the police). The 5 cyclists remain in hospital, most of them in very critical conditions. All of them were severely injured. The cyclists were experienced, had all the proper equipment and were travelling in a clearly marked bicycle lane on a sunny clear day. This tragic accident has had a profound effect on many of the citizens of Ottawa and your dedication is very appreciated. God Speed on the Tour.

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by belindahi on July 22, 2009 at 9:16 AM

You're a team player...what an awesome ride. You know you've got what it takes to win and yet you still play the team roll. I admire you. You've been an inspiration to me through my cancer(s) and now you continue to rise to the top with your principles. What a class act. You definitely livestrong and inspire me to do the same. Your mom did a superb job and being a mom of 3 wonderful guys myself, I know it's a hard job. She should be proud of your sporting accomplishments, of your determination to beat cancer, of your continued work for others (LAF), and mostly because you are a man of principle. Job well done Linda and Lance.

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by smokenbull on July 22, 2009 at 10:09 AM

Howdy lance,great job man!!! The mark of a real champian is one who will put the team before himself,Contador I hope will learn that one day I hope?! It would really be be nice to see you catch and beat him before the end of this tour, But on any account do the best that you can and above all take care of yourself out there,you have nothing to prove to anyone anywhere's,I know you only had a small training period before you came back so just pace yourself and if you don't win it this year then next year you will be stronger,This old Cherokee burns the sweet sage for you,The wind will be at your back!stay safe!remember to breath,good luck and LIVE STRONG and GOD'S SPEED!!!...smokenbull

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by GVLEA on July 22, 2009 at 12:31 PM

Lance - Thank you for always being the true champion. Your poise and class and dedication to the team show you to be the true leader of the peleton. While Alberto may win the tour he is losing respect with every move he makes like the one today ignoring team orders from Johan. Long after Alberto is gone eveyone will remember what a great champion you are and have always been and not just in the Tour! You helped me with my recovery and to this day, a survivor 10 years free, I still Livestrong!

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by Ahkenaten on July 22, 2009 at 2:11 PM

Mr.Armstrong:

I cannot express how impressed I am, especially given just how much is on your plate at the moment, to take the time to give these best wishes to the unfortunate victims of this hit-and-run. Canada (I dont know about the US) has been experiencing an upsurge recently both in drunk driving convictions and hit-and-run incidents leaving many cyclists dead. There have been 40+ incidents like this (hit-and-run leaving a law-abiding cyclist dead or severely injured), in the last 2 years.

I don't know what else to say. Thank you so much again!
-Greatful Canadian Cyclist

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by imlc on July 22, 2009 at 3:53 PM

Lance, I'm such a big fan of yours, I even gave 100 of your livestrong yellow band as party favors at my wedding anniversary last year ( most of my friends are either runners and/or cyclist ). Today I would like to let you know how thankful I am for your get-well message to the 5 cyclist struck by a van last Sunday here in Ottawa. If weren't for your bringing attention to it, the issue would probably be forgotten by today and no one would be talking about it but because of your message all news channels keep showing your message and talking about it. As a cyclist myself, I'm hoping your words will help get the message across that we are not practicing target for frustrated/impaired drivers who think that cyclists are better off as road kill. By the way, a 22-year-old male cyclist was seriously injured after being struck by a car Tuesday night, and another man believed to be in his 20s was hit by a truck today in Gatineau at 10:55 am. As I have said before, in Ottawa -- the CAPITAL of CANADA, a good cyclist is a dead cyclist. Thank you for being back and all the best in the Tour. Isabel Cruz, another Grateful Canadian Cyclist.

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by smokenbull on July 23, 2009 at 6:10 AM

Howdy,Lance I know your coach stoped you from going past contadore a few days back in the hills,I think that you have earned the right to catch contadore and go by him if another chance comes along!He goes against team plans and the coach! He has left his team behind and burned himself and the team!He just gave away a stage also to the brothers, It's not over till it's over!leave it all plus some on the road,You can do this lance!One more for the old guys!Your the best that's ever been and ever will be!I'll be happy no matter what!America has there champian for all time! and no one can ever take that away! So just empty your mind,Have fun with it,And go kick some @$$, God speed Brother,May the wind be at your back...smokenbull

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by sylviazzzz on July 23, 2009 at 1:41 PM

Hats off to you and your team, You did a great job. My only wish would have been that AC would have rode as a team player. He did not have to risk the team for himself as you all rode with him. Personally, i think it was his fear of losing his lead that lead to his aggressive riding. You have rode with Class, Strenght and integrity, You will always be a true champion and I hope that you crush the competition next year! All the best to you and the team that you do assemble. Best wishes for the podium this year! AC May win this year, but he will not win with the same honor and respect that you have always had as a cyclist.

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by sincitycycler on July 24, 2009 at 1:30 PM

Is George Hincapie still mad at you and your team for attacking him last week?

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by cathyanderson on July 26, 2009 at 11:08 AM

Lance. i am one of the 5 cyclists hit by the van in ottawa. i was conscious through most of the accident and it was truly horrible to be left on the road. thankfully there are heros out there and they came to our aid. i have been able to visit my friends and i can tell you your message lifted our spirits so much. as avid cyclists i'm sure i don't have to tell you we are great fans. you did a great job this year. we love you and you are an inspiration. cathy

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by Roxana34 on July 21, 2010 at 7:53 AM

Lance,
Just want to tell you that the TdF is not and will not be the same without you, I adore you not only for the great athlete you are but because of the beautiful person you are. Regardless of the result in this tof, you should know that you are already a winner and NOTHING will change that, not even the rummors and allegations from some losers against you. Just think about how many people you've inspired in the world, I love you so much. It was so great to see you yesterday, please stay in touch after the tof, we will miss you so much, I will not even watch the tof anymore since it will be so sad not seeing you there. Stay good WINNER! btw......are you interested in politics? you would be a great President!

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by Roxana34 on July 21, 2010 at 7:53 AM

Lance,
Just want to tell you that the TdF is not and will not be the same without you, I adore you not only for the great athlete you are but because of the beautiful person you are. Regardless of the result in this tof, you should know that you are already a winner and NOTHING will change that, not even the rummors and allegations from some losers against you. Just think about how many people you've inspired in the world, I love you so much. It was so great to see you yesterday, please stay in touch after the tof, we will miss you so much, I will not even watch the tof anymore since it will be so sad not seeing you there. Stay good WINNER! btw......are you interested in politics? you would be a great President!