Today ended in a mountain climb up Verbier in the Tour de France. It was exciting to watch a great champion like Lance Armstrong finish the stage sitting 2nd overall in the GC (general classification), meaning second overall of all the best riders, after a 4 year hiatus from cycling. What a great spirit and wonderful achievement in the midst of all the controversey surrounging Team Astana. To top it off he gave a heartfelt congratulations to his teammate Alberto Contador for todays victory of the stage and now as the overall leader of the Tour and Team Astana. He said immediately after the stage ended today that Alberto is the stronger rider.
I think what makes a champion is how he handles all of life. I am an admirer of Lance's have been for years, ever since I read his book It's Not About the Bike. His return to cycling and his loyalty to Johan Bruyneel are commendable. He may have had a better chance to win with a team who was not divided in their support yet he chose Johan. I have been excited to see the Tour ever since Lance's announcement he was returning to competive cycling. I am still excited to see the Tour. Even more so after today's stage. It is compelling watching a champion ride. Whether in first place or not. To watch a champion ride is, well frankly inspirational. LIVESTRONG LANCE! There is still a week yet to go!
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