The Return of Lance Armstrong

Not a reference to me/ my cycling - although I did enjoy my cycle to Godrevy and back with Si this morning immensely - it is just that I have just noticed a piece in the Guardian's 'essential guide to the year ahead' on Lance Armstrong's return to the Tour de France and this also cropped up in conversation with a neighbour as we were starting out on our ride today.

I must say my initial reaction when the news first broke (September 2008?) was 'why' (as in why risk a supreme reputation) - having in mind the likes of Muhammad Ali who perhaps came back when they should not have.

However, having considered it a bit more I say 'why not', the man is a 'icon' and a inspiration to us all. He is apparently riding again for cancer awareness/ to raise funds. As the small piece in the Guardian concludes 'if he pulled it off (a win), this would be one of the great sporting stories'. I would say to even finish would be incredible after a 4 year lay off. Good luck Lance.

(Note to myself: Most dig out Lance's book and sent to brother in law as I said I would.)