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Commenting after the 2009 Tour de France unveiling, Astana team manager and longtime Armstrong friend Johan Bruyneel was qouted saying there’s a “50-50″ chance Lance would start the 2009 Tour. Bruyneel added:
“For him, the goal of a comeback is not linked to an obsession to win an eighth Tour 1”
Bruyneel also chimed in on the 2009 course and whether it was favorable for Lance:
“There’s always a whole lot of comments on the course, it’s good for this guy or it’s good for that guy, ultimately it doesn’t matter,” Bruyneel said. “Ultimately the guy who wins the Tour — and I think any stage race — is the guy who is the best prepared and has the best support team, and is the most consistent. It’s as simple as that. 1”
When Lance first announced his comeback he specifically mentioned his goal of winning an eighth tour, but questions regarding his physical shape, the Tour organizers, French crowds, and surrounding the team leader position on Astana have prompted some to question whether he will indeed start the 09 Tour.
Many people including myself have a very hard time believing that Lance won’t start the tour. It’s the most prestigious cycling race in the world and the ultimate stage to bring awareness to the fight against cancer. Lance is clearly committed to the comeback and his training, and for him to come up short of winning the 2009 Tour would be surprising, but to not even start seems nearly impossible!
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