I have never known the French to attack. Retreat oui, attack non
Lance should focus on other events and leave the TdF alone.
In twenty years from now, I hope the CR List banter is a positve refle
Mike Schmidt Somewhere in Florida USA
Nov 18, 2008 10
Armst Published: 11/18/08, 7:05 AM
LONDON (AP) - Lance Armstrong fears he could be attacked by spe if he returns to the Tour de France next year.
The seven in reti is conc
"I don't want to enter an unsafe situation b out of France," said the American rider, w "There're some aggressive, angry emotion my personal safety could be in jeopard
"Cycling is a sport of the open road and spectators are lining th I try to believe that people, even if they don't like me, will race unfold."
Armstrong was asked if he specifically fea
"Yeah. There're directors of French teams that take to the streets ... elbow to elbow. It's he said.
It's unclear why Armstrong attacks on riders are extre taken additional steps to pr increased use of crowd barriers
The Tour has its own police force to guard the route and ensure sa and French police paid particular attention to Armstrong's safety he was riding.
Armstrong announced his comeback in Septemb team. He is reunited with Astana team leader J teamed with Armstrong for all seven Tour de France
Armstrong plans to meet with Tour officials be compete in the 2009 Tour.
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Armstrong is scheduled to race the Giro d'Italia for the fi 100th anniversary edition of the Giro is scheduled for Ma Tour de France starts July 4.
The 37-year-old Armstr better shape at this s
"I'm much better physically n "And mentally there is no co motivated. The motivation of 2008 f was back from cancer then. I had th nobody wanted me or believed in me."
Armstrong reiterated his denials of the doping allegations that have dogged him during his career.
"I understand people in France an perception, but the reality is that there' "The level of scrutiny I've had throughout m the anti-doping authorities is unmatched. I I've got nothing to hide. I won seven Tours
"This next year won't be any different - even if that. I'm going to be focusing on every aspect of t the strategy, the training, the hard work, the sacri secrets. To the critics, I would say, believe it or exceptional athletes out there. Michael Phelps ... Paula
Armstrong also restated his rejection of the French ant proposal that he agree to retest his 1999 urine sampl the French newspaper L'Equipe was right when it repor the banned substance EPO.
"I'm all for drug c what kind of kangaro
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