Today's cycling news was all about Lance Armstrong. Last week's announcement that he would return to the Pro cycling ranks ended much speculation but raised more questions than it answered. Which team would he join? Which events would he ride in? If he joins Astana, what about Alberto Contador?
In today's press conference, Armstrong announced he would be joining Astana and that the first event he would be participating in would be the Tour Down Under in January 2009. This is big news in Adelaide as evidenced by the fact that both my parents and my brother were in touch with me. It is even being reported as a coup in the local paper - The Advertiser.
Significantly for me - I am going to be riding a stage of that event albeit not with the pros. Associated with this event is an open ride which will follow the route of Stage 4 between Burnside Village and Barossa Valley. I have already entered this ride.
Armstrong's presence is going to bring much attention to the Tour Down Under, which will translate into excitement in the peleton of the open ride. I can't wait - better start the training.
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