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Total retirement... wow!
I had heard that this was in the works because he wants to spend more time with his kids... not to mention how tired he must be of being hounded regarding the "doping" issue. I just figured he would cut back; do U.S. races.
Wow!
Time for someone else in the states to step up...
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04-18-2005, 12:06 PM #1
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Just finished watching coverage of the opening press conference for the Tour de Georgia. As was widely rumored, Lance announced that he would retire from racing after the Tour de France.
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04-18-2005, 12:12 PM #2
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04-18-2005, 12:19 PM #3
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If you go to Paceline.com they are updating the transcript as fast as they can. It's a very interesting conference and just shows yet again what a truly giving man he is. I won't give any more away - the transcript is well worth the read.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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04-18-2005, 12:22 PM #4
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paceline.com took me to a construction company.
.org took me to paceline austin which seems to be the right direction.
sorry corsair. am i doing something stupid again?
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04-18-2005, 12:23 PM #5
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ROFL - .com, .org.....whatevah!!! I Hate these whole .xxx things...it's why I bookmark everything - I can never remember!
Good catch my friend!! Thanks
Hang on there Lil Lady!!....I just checked my bookmark.....
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(neener neener neener {I feel better now})Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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04-18-2005, 12:25 PM #6
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hellllllp!
i can't find it!
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04-18-2005, 12:26 PM #7
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oh god! thank you......
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04-18-2005, 12:28 PM #8
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no ma'am......today is My day to be stupid!! Sorry about the confusion!
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, champagne in one hand, strawberries in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming: "Yeah Baby! What a Ride!"
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04-18-2005, 03:08 PM #9
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Lance's speech
UH does any else notice who got NO MENTION WHATSOEVER???
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04-18-2005, 03:16 PM #10
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That may have been a way to avoid a sticky wicket - both his ex-wife and his current partner would need to be thanked and maybe that would have brought out the claws.
Originally Posted by ChainsOflove
Whoops, I just read on - he does thank Sheryl. Who were you thinking of? His ex?
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04-18-2005, 03:18 PM #11
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I'm talking about the ex-wife!!!! That's a gross insult to leave her out
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04-18-2005, 03:38 PM #12
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He thanked his ex when they were together for the other wins when he won them.
Nobody thanks an ex when they retire, get an award, etc. He thanked his kids. He thanked his present love.
Very exceptable etiquette.
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04-18-2005, 03:43 PM #13
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I agree, Spazz "Miss Manners" dog. Originally Posted by spazzdog
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04-19-2005, 11:17 AM #14
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Sorry... just interrupting the side chat for a sec... Just have to say how much Lance has been a motivating factor for me getting back on a bike... I know he has inspired thousands and thousands of people to do all sorts of things from all walks of life
But wow, what an incredible, gritty, talented athelete
He must be difficult to live with, as any single-minded top athelete usually is, but it has been a pleasure to have watched/followed his achievements.
I hear he is also going to make an attempt at the hour record before he retires... gotta watch that too - imagine maintaining over 50km for an hour... what power.
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04-19-2005, 02:45 PM #15
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He won't be doing that if it isn't set to happen before July 24. He's done, he said.
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