AP Interview: Armstrong Set for Tour Support Role
7-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong says he's ready for secondary role this time The Associated Press Post a Comment Lance Armstrong says he's capable of winning an eighth Tour de France but is ready, if necessary, to put his ambitions on hold for teammate and rival Alberto Contador. Contador and Armstrong will ride for the Astana team at the three-week race that starts Saturday. In an interview... [read full story]
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