Lance Armstrong comeback in Adelaide

By: southnet

Adelaide : Australia | about 1 year ago

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Lance ArmstrongLance Armstrong will make his Pro tour comeback at the well respected Tour Down Under race in Adelaide, Australia.

Tour organiser Mike Turtur received confirmation today from Armstrong's management stating Adelaide was the perfect event to start his comeback given the early scheduling of the race to give Lance time to prepare for the Tour De France later in the year.

The main reason for Armstrong's comeback is to raise awareness and funds for Cancer research.

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