Comments on: Armstrong Interbike Press Conference Video http://www.interbiketimes.com/2008/10/01/armstrong-interbike-press-conference-video/ The Official Blog Of Interbike Tue, 22 Nov 2011 22:46:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: James http://www.interbiketimes.com/2008/10/01/armstrong-interbike-press-conference-video/comment-page-1/#comment-29168 James Thu, 02 Oct 2008 15:07:04 +0000 http://www.interbiketimes.com/?p=379#comment-29168 I was racing during the Lemond era, but I was never a big fan because I just didn't like his attitude. No doubt his success was good for American cycling, but I was still pulling for Fignon in the '89 Tour. LeMond's victory was immpressive and I wanted to like him, but by the 1991 tour he was back to making excuses and blaming others when interviewed after the stages. I give him credit for finishing the race that year after many setbacks, but he just never seemd to express appreciation for his teammates (like Armstrong always did later). His current actions just confirm my opinion about him. Certainly he was a talented guy who contributed greatly to cycling in this country, but it doesn't surprise me that he chooses to act this way today. Still, it is too bad that he has so much pent up anger. Please just let it go Greg. I was racing during the Lemond era, but I was never a big fan because I just didn’t like his attitude. No doubt his success was good for American cycling, but I was still pulling for Fignon in the ’89 Tour. LeMond’s victory was immpressive and I wanted to like him, but by the 1991 tour he was back to making excuses and blaming others when interviewed after the stages. I give him credit for finishing the race that year after many setbacks, but he just never seemd to express appreciation for his teammates (like Armstrong always did later).

His current actions just confirm my opinion about him. Certainly he was a talented guy who contributed greatly to cycling in this country, but it doesn’t surprise me that he chooses to act this way today. Still, it is too bad that he has so much pent up anger. Please just let it go Greg.

]]> By: Mark B. http://www.interbiketimes.com/2008/10/01/armstrong-interbike-press-conference-video/comment-page-1/#comment-29167 Mark B. Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:39:06 +0000 http://www.interbiketimes.com/?p=379#comment-29167 Greg, if you want a forum on doping in cycling today, call your own press conference. Don't try to hijack your successor's. Just because there are allegations does not mean that LA is your personal poster boy for your beliefs. Greg, if you want a forum on doping in cycling today, call your own press conference. Don’t try to hijack your successor’s. Just because there are allegations does not mean that LA is your personal poster boy for your beliefs.

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