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Tue 02 Feb 2009Armstrong's visit prompts mixed feelings
CYCLING:AND SO Lance is back, confirmed as heading here in August for the Tour of Ireland and a Livestrong Global Cancer Summit. It’s huge news for the race, with Sunday’s announcement set to earn the kind of attention the organisers could otherwise only dream about.
An explosion of crowd numbers at the Tour Down Under and the Tour of California show the effect the Texan’s presence has on an event. That’s due in part to his winning seven consecutive Tours de France, in part to his recovery from cancer; but much is also due to a comeback story more suited to boxing than cycling.
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