Lance Amstrong
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i have just finished reading his first autobiography, wow what an amazing guy he went through so much and manage to come back stronger that before its a miracle he is still alive afer being given thess that 5% chance of surviving and then to come back and win the tour The book is a must read book, its insprational. I proudly ware one of the livestrong bands on my wrist www.laf.org The world needs more people like him. 
CeeGee said:
Agreed - amazing guy.
The only thing I would add is that I got a real shock seeing picture of him out on the town with Sandra Bullock after having read the first book and heard him profess undying love & devotion to his wife.
Don't know why, but I was a little bit disappointed...
Don't you mean Sheryl Crow?
Yes, I had thought that too, especially with his son.
Agreed, it is an awesome book!! Very moving... 
He is an inspiration. What he went through and fought against was truly amazing.
I really enjoyed the sequel to this book too. It's made me appreciate cycling more and now I understand the what goes on in the team/tactics world of the Tour de France!
It really annoys me when people still believe he must be taking drugs, or that because he only concentrates on the T de F he can't be compared to other great cyclists
He is an inspiration. What he went through and fought against was truly amazing.
I really enjoyed the sequel to this book too. It's made me appreciate cycling more and now I understand the what goes on in the team/tactics world of the Tour de France! It really annoys me when people still believe he must be taking drugs, or that because he only concentrates on the T de F he can't be compared to other great cyclists
ApexClipper said:
And Michael Schumacher thinks he's special...
Sorry, but your point is?
Michael Schumacher is hailed as some unbelievable superhero for winning seven world F1 championships and has his head up his own arse. Lance Armstrong survived a 5% survival-rate cancer, has won six Tour de France and countless other races and is one of the nicest, most self-depricating men in the sporting world, and yet it is Schumacher who gets all the media attention. It's just a sad state of affairs, that's all.
thats quick its sickening that he can get from nearly dead to wining the tour in a year!!! big respect
all done with no drugs at allIn response to the original topic - The man is a hero, nothing less.
Astonishing what the guy has achieved 
In response to V8Thunder - To be honest, I think your comments re Schumacher are unfair. I don't think Schumacher gets a fraction of the media attention that Beckham gets, and even then Beckham openly courts the media.
Personally, I think it's pretty lame to post an (unfounded) comparison between Mr Armstrong and a perceived "lesser" sportsman.
>> Edited by ApexClipper on Monday 13th December 13:03
Astonishing what the guy has achieved
In response to V8Thunder - To be honest, I think your comments re Schumacher are unfair. I don't think Schumacher gets a fraction of the media attention that Beckham gets, and even then Beckham openly courts the media.
Personally, I think it's pretty lame to post an (unfounded) comparison between Mr Armstrong and a perceived "lesser" sportsman.
>> Edited by ApexClipper on Monday 13th December 13:03
wedge girl said:
Went to watch him climb the Alpes Duez during the Tour de France last year, he had so much time for everyone, other riders stayed on the tour bus or hiden behind their trainers.
Amazing man.
iv been in the apls 3 yrs running and never had a chance to go and see the tour
iv been to busy throwing myself down hills on my bike, i might try and make the trip put this yeas
SiH said:
*cough* steroids *cough
FFS. Do you really think that someone who has had their insides chemically torched through chemo is then going to think, "I know, as I'm so lucky to be alive, let's risk f
ing my body up with chemicals?" 
I think you'll find it has more to do with incredible motivation, incredible preparation and a unique technique that no-one else has yet to successfully master and apply themselves.
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