Europe needs to get real on defence; Britain needs to get real on Europe
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7 July 2009
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Strewth, something, from a man I see as one of the architects of our beloved country’s downfall, that I can relate to. I once acted as a go-between translator for Tommy Simpson and a German reporter, in Munster, during a 24 hour track event. Despite Simpson’s fall from grace he was also a giant of a character and I always found it sad his death did not become a catalyst for the ending of drug abuse in cycling. In many ways I find a lot of similarity in the two men. Driven but compassionate. Heroes to most decent minded folk and not socialists!
I have read Lance Armstrong’s excellent book’s including – ”It’s not about the Bike” and ”Livestrong.”
I bought a Trek Bike last year which I enjoy very much and just bought a Nike Yoga Mat – . Before anyone poo, poos Nike, Mr Armstrong mentioned in his book that they were the only sponsors that stood by him and offered to help when he was diagnosed.
Best wishes
gary
Someone tell ‘old rightie’ that Armstrong is a long-standing Democrats’ supporter. Because he is Texan, and occasionally saw Bush, the right like to pretend he is one of theirs. He ain’t. Sad that ‘old rightie’ feels he has to make a political point out of anything on here
Thanks for putting the interview on the vlog. I never saw this when it came out. Great insight into him, and his manic drive which makes him a great athlete and which clearly shaped his approach to defeating cancer. Am looking forward to seeing the rest of the interview. And I may even take a look at the Tour today – team time trial
The facts of his fundraising and returning to top flight sport after cancer are what make him a rolemodel for so many. The doping stuff seems so prevalent in this particular sport that it strikes me that the damage has been done to cycling and the Tour rather than just LA.
AC I don’t always agree with you – but today you are spot on: Lance is a LEGEND. A God on the bike and an inspiration in life. Doping rumours are by the not-good-enoughs who can’t compete with him. Thanks for putting interview on the vlog.
Ac has mentioned on Twitter he is unable to provide a blog today due to signal problems.
We look forward to having you back tomorrow Alastair.
You’re looking a bit silly now, eh Alistair?