Amazing man but do you think after winning it 6 times straight it's boring? No real challenge anymore?

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Well, Lilith, tell us about the time you won it six times straight. Is it boring now?

Oh, wait, you were talking about the Tour-de-France, not about the Orgy-de-Florida.

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Mr. Armstrong is designed for bike riding. His thigh bone is longer than the average man, his lung capacity is twice the size of the average man . . . his RPMs are 20 more per minute . . .

The record of five-time winner has been met. He's the only six-time champion in the most beautiful race in the world.

Well I think that for some athletes, especially ones who are not into team sports, once you have mastered something repeatedly it looses it's appeal. I would think they would need to find a greater challenge. I know Mr. Lil was always seeking a better, bigger, tougher, race when he was a runner. Not because winning meant little, but because the challenge was what drove him in the first place.

And I've never won anything, much less 6 times. I was a cheerleader and took stats for the football team and track. More an observer than a participant.

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I've biked for years, mountains & roads. Every biker dreams of the Tour. I figure Lance wanted to be a six-time winner. It's huge.

Now, he'll probably concentrate on other races & keep the sport even more interesting.

I think that when you're the best in the world at something and you have been for awhile, then you have to find a way to challenge yourself that may be something different than what most can use. I think that last year his win probably was about conquering personal issues since he was in the middle of a divorce, etc. and this year may have been about doing something no one else has ever done .... that 6th win ... and he has to work in a way so he hasn't peaked yet for the year since it is an Olympic year and I'm assuming he's planning to participate there .... though I haven't followed things closely this year so I'm not certain of that.

Lilith

While I have not biked for 27 years - anyone who can beat Miguel Indurain has my absolute respect. Señor Indurain was a hero. Mr. Armstrong has done him one better.

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Eudaimonia

As a former gymnast & basball pitcher & also a perfectionistI can tell you that
it depends,entirely,on the person.A perfectionist,is a pain,because you always think that you could do better!Ex:I still don't enjoy a stock car or motorcycle race,because you still think that you could do better! Irish
P.S.In some ways,perfectionism can be a curse.Just ask the mechanics that
worked for me!

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Next year he will have to do it with his hands behind his back while riding backwards.

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Half of a set :halo:

Lance is amazingly awsome, the endurance those cyclists have!!!

To win a Toure de France once is a magnificent feat, 6 times in a row, it is pretty mind boggling.

Rumour has it that he's now engaged to Sheryl Crowe.

Steph---I watched an Hr. long show, on Sheryl Crowes life,because I have
always liked her.For some reason,I was suprised at the long term,live-in
relationships,that she has had.The longest one,was with Owen ?,(can't think
of his name)(the Blond guy,that starred in "Behind Enemy Lines)& was in 2
movies with Jackie Chan!)She also went out with JFK JR,for a long time!
Irish
P.S.Just thought that you would like to know!

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