Comments on: Armstrong: “RadioShack isn’t just built around me” http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817 Competitive Cycling News, Race Results and Bike Reviews Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:32:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.5 By: ashvinbhookhun http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-2780 ashvinbhookhun Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:32:44 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-2780 If there was a GC for Veterans then RadioShack would have topped it at TDF 2010. Its so obvious that when the young guns decide to go on the attack on the mountains non of the RadioShack will be able to keep pace. <br><br>Had been a huge fan follower down the year. I was the first one who did not like the idea of a comeback. Whatever happened after that happened. Lance showed that he can't be only a team member. He knew when he came back that he was no way near AC. Poor AC had to ride for himself as 7 of Astanas were riding for LA. Stage 3 was a joke. LA that was the day that I lost all respect for the guy despite being his greatest fan during the years. <br><br>Since when does the Team Leader rides for Team Members now. Aha. AC decided to go for the kill, he is the TL and he does as he wishes. Glad you did so AC. Before without the 2 attacks you did, the TFD 2009 was such a pain to watch. I don't see LA in the Top 10 this year. Go Alberto Go. If there was a GC for Veterans then RadioShack would have topped it at TDF 2010. Its so obvious that when the young guns decide to go on the attack on the mountains non of the RadioShack will be able to keep pace. Had been a huge fan follower down the year. I was the first one who did not like the idea of a comeback. Whatever happened after that happened. Lance showed that he can't be only a team member. He knew when he came back that he was no way near AC. Poor AC had to ride for himself as 7 of Astanas were riding for LA. Stage 3 was a joke. LA that was the day that I lost all respect for the guy despite being his greatest fan during the years. Since when does the Team Leader rides for Team Members now. Aha. AC decided to go for the kill, he is the TL and he does as he wishes. Glad you did so AC. Before without the 2 attacks you did, the TFD 2009 was such a pain to watch. I don't see LA in the Top 10 this year. Go Alberto Go.

]]> By: Greg Atchison http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-544 Greg Atchison Thu, 17 Dec 2009 03:43:27 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-544 "brain dead tactical blunders" that led to a decisive victory. He rode as Lance used to, but this is ignored since he did not allow Lance to win. I find it curious that when, back in the day, Lance attacked at the end of a stage, his "lieutenants" were described as having done their work and were done for the day. When Contador attacked, the Lanceaholics belittled him for not being a team player. “brain dead tactical blunders” that led to a decisive victory. He rode as Lance used to, but this is ignored since he did not allow Lance to win. I find it curious that when, back in the day, Lance attacked at the end of a stage, his “lieutenants” were described as having done their work and were done for the day. When Contador attacked, the Lanceaholics belittled him for not being a team player.

]]> By: squirs http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-545 squirs Wed, 16 Dec 2009 13:31:29 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-545 Agreed 100%. Selfish with desire to win, won't stop at anything, sometimes ruthless, yes. Those are, unfortunately, the traits of a real champion, whether you like it or not. Look around, life is full of people like this, winners. But the lowly ones, burning with envy, are trying to bring them down. <br>The guy is a real legend, inspiration to many, regardless how you look at it. He's done more to cycling than most. As far as his character goes, that's another story. And the media, I wouldn't pay much attention to it, that is, if you have brains and can draw your own conlcusions. Agreed 100%. Selfish with desire to win, won't stop at anything, sometimes ruthless, yes. Those are, unfortunately, the traits of a real champion, whether you like it or not. Look around, life is full of people like this, winners. But the lowly ones, burning with envy, are trying to bring them down. The guy is a real legend, inspiration to many, regardless how you look at it. He's done more to cycling than most. As far as his character goes, that's another story. And the media, I wouldn't pay much attention to it, that is, if you have brains and can draw your own conlcusions.

]]> By: Deano http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-30732 Deano Sun, 13 Dec 2009 04:39:00 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-30732 armstrong is a liar its always about him. He is always the LEADER even last year when Alberto was clearly the best in the tour armstrong is a liar its always about him. He is always the LEADER even last year when Alberto was clearly the best in the tour

]]> By: breznak http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-394 breznak Sat, 12 Dec 2009 14:23:23 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-394 Bill, you are right on. We heard this last year, and then we know what happened. Where was all of this "everyone for the team leader" last year from Lance when it was clear that AC was the number one guy on the team? If any of Lance's domestiques had done to Lance during his seven year run as Lance did to AC last year, he would have run them out of the sport. Then he talks the guy down the whole time, announces his new team before the end of the Tour and doesn't even show up for AC's victory party. Lance smacked seriously of hypocrisy last year, and I lost a ton of respect for the guy despite being a huge fan of his since well before he had cancer. <br><br>AC's tactics were they were because it was what he had to do to ensure victory for himself, because the team's manager was working for Lance's victory. AC pulled Lance up Ventoux, ensuring his 3rd place. AC could've easily dropped Lance, but didn't, so calling his tactics selfish shows a lack of understanding of the sport. <br><br>Everyone left Astana because of Astana, not because of AC. Even AC wanted out, but they wouldn't let him. <br><br>US cycling "fans" need to understand it is not all about Lance winning. Of course, those fans won't follow cycling anymore once Lance is gone. Bill, you are right on. We heard this last year, and then we know what happened. Where was all of this “everyone for the team leader” last year from Lance when it was clear that AC was the number one guy on the team? If any of Lance's domestiques had done to Lance during his seven year run as Lance did to AC last year, he would have run them out of the sport. Then he talks the guy down the whole time, announces his new team before the end of the Tour and doesn't even show up for AC's victory party. Lance smacked seriously of hypocrisy last year, and I lost a ton of respect for the guy despite being a huge fan of his since well before he had cancer. AC's tactics were they were because it was what he had to do to ensure victory for himself, because the team's manager was working for Lance's victory. AC pulled Lance up Ventoux, ensuring his 3rd place. AC could've easily dropped Lance, but didn't, so calling his tactics selfish shows a lack of understanding of the sport. Everyone left Astana because of Astana, not because of AC. Even AC wanted out, but they wouldn't let him. US cycling “fans” need to understand it is not all about Lance winning. Of course, those fans won't follow cycling anymore once Lance is gone.

]]> By: Eddy http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-30684 Eddy Fri, 11 Dec 2009 22:09:00 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-30684 Any truth to the rumor that Lemond is going to work for Garmin? Any truth to the rumor that Lemond is going to work for Garmin?

]]> By: velovelo http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-361 velovelo Fri, 11 Dec 2009 20:36:13 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-361 Figured it out. They are under contract til the end of 2009. Figured it out. They are under contract til the end of 2009.

]]> By: HEINER FALLAS http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-332 HEINER FALLAS Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:56:30 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-332 GO LANCE YUPIIII GO LANCE YUPIIII

]]> By: heinerfallas http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-314 heinerfallas Fri, 11 Dec 2009 05:54:36 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-314 GO LANCE GO LANCE

]]> By: Eddie http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-30642 Eddie Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:56:00 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-30642 i agree i hope contador serves him up another dose of humility soup,and this time it sticks! i agree i hope contador serves him up another dose of humility soup,and this time it sticks!

]]> By: David http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-296 David Thu, 10 Dec 2009 23:04:52 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-296 I was wondering about the Astana kit too. I was wondering about the Astana kit too.

]]> By: velovelo http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-284 velovelo Thu, 10 Dec 2009 12:52:59 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-284 Do I see team Astana jerseys in the team camp picture? Do I see team Astana jerseys in the team camp picture?

]]> By: rsemrod http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-282 rsemrod Thu, 10 Dec 2009 08:26:27 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-282 I find the relentless focus on Lance annoying as well. Yeah, maybe it WILL crash again here in the US. That says a lot more about a population that can't tie its own shoes without getting its marching orders from the boob tube than it does about what Lance and the team are doing. <br><br>That said, the guy's story is epic. Where do you think cycling would be in the US without him? LeMond, the boyz from 7-11 and the Red Zinger played this role for my generation. Lance has renewed the interest here. Don't knock it.<br><br>You're right about the media though. They're ruining the country. Read a book. I find the relentless focus on Lance annoying as well. Yeah, maybe it WILL crash again here in the US. That says a lot more about a population that can't tie its own shoes without getting its marching orders from the boob tube than it does about what Lance and the team are doing. That said, the guy's story is epic. Where do you think cycling would be in the US without him? LeMond, the boyz from 7-11 and the Red Zinger played this role for my generation. Lance has renewed the interest here. Don't knock it.You're right about the media though. They're ruining the country. Read a book.

]]> By: kbenergy http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-273 kbenergy Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:12:50 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-273 Character of a Champion... Character of a Champion…

]]> By: kbenergy http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-272 kbenergy Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:09:43 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-272 This sounds like Greg LeMond hating on Lance again...Is this Greg? Are you there Greg? Obiviosly you are not a cyclist or a Champion. This sounds like Greg LeMond hating on Lance again…Is this Greg? Are you there Greg? Obiviosly you are not a cyclist or a Champion.

]]> By: Kevin Besselman http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-30606 Kevin Besselman Thu, 10 Dec 2009 05:02:00 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-30606 This sounds like Greg LeMond hating on Lance again....Are you there Greg?? This sounds like Greg LeMond hating on Lance again….Are you there Greg??

]]> By: Kevin http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-30604 Kevin Thu, 10 Dec 2009 03:54:00 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-30604 Is this Greg LeMond ???? Is this Greg LeMond ????

]]> By: tonyc http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-30599 tonyc Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:50:00 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-30599 To be fair, Contador rode like a selfish child in last year's Tour. I'm sure he was feeling uncomfortable having Armstrong so close to him on GC, but he hurt the everyone on the team except himself with his brain dead tactical blunders. There has to be a reason that seven of his Tour team mates from last year chose to ride with RadioShack instead of Astana. To be fair, Contador rode like a selfish child in last year’s Tour. I’m sure he was feeling uncomfortable having Armstrong so close to him on GC, but he hurt the everyone on the team except himself with his brain dead tactical blunders. There has to be a reason that seven of his Tour team mates from last year chose to ride with RadioShack instead of Astana.

]]> By: dccofder http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-30597 dccofder Thu, 10 Dec 2009 02:34:00 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-30597 One thing is for sure. Team Radioshack or The Shack or whatever, would not be at all, if it were not for Armstrong. Like him, love him, or not....... he has brought much worldwide attention back to cycling. It's actually quite amazing that in this economy, he was able to get a company like Radio Shack to invest millions of dollars into our sport. And Yeah, it was all Lance that brought them in as a sponsor. So if the team is built around him or not, I don't care! But one thing is for sure, and that is, the team would have not been built at all, if it were not for Lance Armstrong. One thing is for sure. Team Radioshack or The Shack or whatever, would not be at all, if it were not for Armstrong. Like him, love him, or not……. he has brought much worldwide attention back to cycling.

It’s actually quite amazing that in this economy, he was able to get a company like Radio Shack to invest millions of dollars into our sport. And Yeah, it was all Lance that brought them in as a sponsor. So if the team is built around him or not, I don’t care! But one thing is for sure, and that is, the team would have not been built at all, if it were not for Lance Armstrong.

]]> By: bighorn http://velonews.competitor.com/2009/12/news/armstrong-%e2%80%9cradioshack-isn%e2%80%99t-just-built-around-me%e2%80%9d_101817/comment-page-1#comment-255 bighorn Thu, 10 Dec 2009 01:25:30 +0000 http://velonews.competitor.com/?p=101817#comment-255 finally RadioShack is coming forward with a team that will win the Tour de France. As for lance and Johan thanks for being there I have missed cycling these past three months, lets get going with the Tour down Under. with RadioShack being on stage. who knows maybe 1,2,3<br>thanks for racing.<br>Bighorn finally RadioShack is coming forward with a team that will win the Tour de France. As for lance and Johan thanks for being there I have missed cycling these past three months, lets get going with the Tour down Under. with RadioShack being on stage. who knows maybe 1,2,3thanks for racing.Bighorn

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