Wow! someone in the AFLD with an ounce of common sence.

who gives a sh*t ...I hate how Lance always hogs the media spotlight. There are plenty of other fantastic riders out there that don't get enough coverage because of Lance and his celebrity ego.

It is almost a pity because if he weren't riding the Tour, he may have given the Giro a good go.

He's not a threat to the Tour, so why the big deal?

I'm glad Lance is back. I also don't believe he doped.

I'm neither pro or anti Lance but I wouldn't be surprised If this isn't the last the French have to say on the matter.

Cycling needs characters like Lance Armstrong to help fuel interest in cycling from the public and also bring in big bucks sponsorship.

the one thing that is for certain is that there will be riders in this years tour that will be kicked out during the race for doping and there will be others that will be disqualified after the race has finished.

the other certainty is that armstrong won't be one of them...

I'm sure the French will find something else before the Tour... they just can't get over the fact that he's won it 7 times. It's just unbelievable how the guy is so hated in France - even though he's got no chance of winning it this time

I am sure that there are not only French that wonder how that guy could win the tout 7 times beeing cleen (assuming all main rivals have been cought or admitted having doped). What have been, have been, shame the all dirty tricks have returned. I thought, after Rasmusen case (disqualifid without stright proof), the cycling has change- obviously I was wrong, and still the money (everybody is talking how good is that Armstrong brings back sponsors) rules this sport.

Look at F1. Shumacher is gone. Germany droped the sights off F1 for a while. And now there is Vettel. A all new star. Maybe even better than Shu (i know it is hard to imagine). And all german sponsors WILL be back on Fi soon. Does anybody wants Shu back now- no. Why Lance coudn't wait for new star to come in his place ??? And please, dont wash my brains with that cancer things- that is pathetic.

It's great to hear that Lance would ride the TDF this year. It's a fact there are other good rider's too but Lance is a star!!

Dick Pound is an ass, that's what I'd like to point out. He's probably pouting about this right now. What a wanker.

I think for all those who are upset with the attention Lance is getting, you need to consider what his motivation for coming back was. He is back to raise awareness (and money) for cancer research. He is not taking a salary and is donating tons of money to cancer research. In order to raise awareness for cancer, he needs the press attention. I wish people would stop hating on him and support his cause. This is not a matter of whether you like the man or not (which in my opinion is not something that can really be decided by most considering most of us have never met him). The real matter is that he is promoting a good cause and is being quite effective in doing so. Give respect where respect is due!

I think those of u who constantly are on here complaining about the people in the sport should go ride your bike and get a life. Why dont you try to do what these guys do. Just because you dont have the ability to do what these riders do does not mean you should bring them down to your level. jealousy is a terrible thing. Lance has brought wonderful attention to this sport. Get over it and be happy . I hope he continues to make us proud and no other cyclist has ridden pro for free for a team for such a good cause. Even if you dont win Lance lots of respect . If you guys have nothing positive to add to this site just dont . I think those of us who love the sport are tired of the negative comments of both spectators and reporters. Lets keep the sport alive after all isnt that what this whole idea of sport is about to bring us together . To all just leave the guys alone peole have made error s and you all are to judge when there is proof only. I am sure ur covering for your own short comings. Lets join in and appreciate he sport from here on

ha ha....... The lance debate rolls on!

yeah... The french have a tendency to be xenophobic (i have lived and ridden there so its personal experience) and they probably are out to get LA!

Although wrong, its not so bad when the class bully gets a bit of a hard time! If LA wants to raise cancer awareness, wouldn't slipping Britney Spears a bit of loving whilst accidently getting photographed in his bright yellow condom be more effective than using our beloved sport for such a purpose?

S*agstrong

I hated that he came back, pro cycling was no more a circus...

Every seemed to be falling in place, then all of a sudden the pretty boy decided to come back and that was when Shyt really hit the fan at like 400 psi...