Lance happy to be back on his bike

VAL MIGLIACCIO, JORDANNA SCHRIEVER THE Tour Down Under frenzy cranked into top gear again yesterday when cycling's governing body guaranteed Lance Armstrong a saddle at the South Australian classic in January. And after a dozen sleepless nights TDU race director Mike Turtur was expected to finally sleep like a baby knowing Armstrong's ride was confirmed. The Texan won the battle to win a place at next year's Tour Down Under after International Cycling Union (UCI) president Pat McQuaid 13 days ago cast doubt over Armstrong's comeback after a three-year hiatus. The UCI chief was cornered when Armstrong's intent to register his comeback within the governing body's anti-doping guidelines fell short of the six-month time frame. Send Lance Armstrong a "Welcome to SA" message Turtur said commonsense prevailed when the UCI delivered... [read full story]