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Here I am procrastinating and trying to avoid going outside and mowing my lawn which is now the shaggiest in the cul de sac - and I'm thinking "If Lance loves this sport, what can he do to help preserve it in the U.S. now that his star-power is not on the road anymore?"
Take the Tour of Colorado - Lance was instrumental is making that happen, kudos out LA!
While I suspect he will be busy with Livestrong, I can't help but wonder if he couldn't do more to promote the sport here and especially bring new American riders into the spotlight with him?
Lets say there is an offer for a commercial or other high-end public appearance - would it be possible for Lance to say "Sure, but I'd like to have Taylor in it as well."? There is no doubt that Lance Armstrong IS cycling to those few Americans who follow the sport - and usually only the TdF - and usually only if Lance is in it.
Americans love a winner - 2nd or 3rd doesn't impress them. Is pro-cycling in the US fated for a return to total obscurity until there is another American TdF champion or can the Lance-effect be used to avoid that?
Okay, now about that lawnmower...
Take the Tour of Colorado - Lance was instrumental is making that happen, kudos out LA!
While I suspect he will be busy with Livestrong, I can't help but wonder if he couldn't do more to promote the sport here and especially bring new American riders into the spotlight with him?
Lets say there is an offer for a commercial or other high-end public appearance - would it be possible for Lance to say "Sure, but I'd like to have Taylor in it as well."? There is no doubt that Lance Armstrong IS cycling to those few Americans who follow the sport - and usually only the TdF - and usually only if Lance is in it.
Americans love a winner - 2nd or 3rd doesn't impress them. Is pro-cycling in the US fated for a return to total obscurity until there is another American TdF champion or can the Lance-effect be used to avoid that?
Okay, now about that lawnmower...