What does Lance Armstrong’s comeback mean to the sport?
His comeback brings up the awareness of cycling. The cyclists in San Antonio and Austin feel like he’s ours. If Armstrong wins, what would be the signs in San Antonio that he has attracted new or renewed interest in cycling? At Bike World, we are the Trek dealer — that’s the bike that Lance rides and is sponsored by. Through the month of July, there’s a lot of stuff that goes on within the store — we have a lot of events going on. But there’s also a French restaurant out in the Stone Oak area that will show the Tour every night, the Brasserie Pavil. If you are into it, there’s a lot that goes on. Can you tell me a story about how a rider was inspired by Armstrong or the Tour de France? During July and August, in the Wheelmen, we do see an increase in new people who are wanting to learn about cycling. How does the Tour de France rank among the world’s greatest sports events? Why? People don’t appreciate the athletic ability that’s required to ride your bike in a total of three weeks ove
