Lance Armstrong Strong Arms His Critics
Don't get to close - Lance might bite
In another classic "eff you!" to those looking to discredit Lance Armstrong's accomplishments, the man himself decides he's had enough of this guy. I might as well come and say it now: I, Ted Barbeau, am a HUGE Lance Armstrong fan. I've run 2 marathons for his foundation, watched countless hours of the Tour de France over the years, and channel his take-no-prisoner attitude every time I click into my road bike. Needless to say, I'm an ardent supporter. Might he had taken EPO during his first year or two on his road back from cancer? Sure. Is he a "strong" (read: ego-centric) personality that often times rubs people the wrong way? Absolutely. I'm not here to change opinions about Lance. He's clearly has amassed as many detractors as he has supporters. I'm only here to point out that he, more than most, has learned to live his life at 150 miles per hour, pushing the limits in everything he does. From his tenacious workout ethic to his relentless push to eradicate the world of cancer - its clear he doesn't understand the word moderation. This is a classic example of his Lance playing by his own rules. Its one thing to blog about him and his alleged drug use. Its another thing to mess with his cycling. Clearly, Lance found this guy worthy of a Walter Payton-caliber stiff arm. [check out the video] [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3rjb4G8ZMI]