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Armstrong on training for the Leadville 100 and Taylor Phinney

by VeloNews.com

• July 03, 2009
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It’s hard to believe that during his record-breaking run from 1999-2005, Lance Armstrong suffered nary a mishap on the way to seven Tour de France titles. But the Texan hasn’t enjoyed quite the same charmed life since returning to the sport in 2009. He’s crashed, suffered, and, at times, appeared fairly mortal.

In the final installments of our exclusive interview with Armstrong, VeloCenter host Jason Sumner talks to him about his year of firsts. First Giro. First time “in the ditch.” First time on “a team with such strong guys that can win races at anytime.”

Armstrong also recalls the “five-minute phone call” with Trek president John Burke that yielded the Trek-Livestrong team, how Taylor Phinney could retire now, and that with Levi Leipheimer by his side, Armstrong plans on smashing the Leadville 100 mountain bike race course record.

Click on the links below to hear how he’s planning to do it. And remember that starting Friday, VeloCenter will be airing daily on VeloNews.tv, bringing you more exclusive interviews from the Tour de France, full stage highlights, and expert analysis direct from France.