Lance Armstrong's '05 plans still not certain?

[HuckleB]

Armstrong's '05 plans still not certain?

http://www.velonews.com/race/int/articles/7364.0.html

"In an interview broadcast on Dutch television Thursday, American Lance Armstrong strongly suggested that he is not inclined to take on the Tour de France in 2005.

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But, in retrospect:
Armstrong named AP's Male Athlete of the Year
http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/7340.0.html

[Mika]

1. He wants to win the Paris Roubaix.

That'll be a great race.

[HuckleB]

2. Among other classics.

With the Discovery boys leading the way, Armstrong will certainly be the fave to get to the cobbles first.

[oldschoolguy]

3. In a radio interview

earlier this week, he noted to the host that he is undecided at this point about the Tour. However, he strongly hinted at retirement w/in the next two years, and wanting to do some television work with Discovery.

[HuckleB]

4. He's made it quite clear that he'll give it two more years and no more.

Discovery apparently needed that guarantee before taking on team sponsorship.

[HuckleB]

5. Discovery's Voyagers: Bringing the Discovery Channel team bike to life

http://www.cyclingnews.com/tech.php?id=tech/2005/features/discovery_bike

[HuckleB]

6. Armstrong will wait until April to decide on Tour

http://www.velonews.com/news/fea/7383.0.html