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I get the feeling that without Lance Armstrong in the hunt, cycling is doomed to go the way of soccer, here in the States.
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3 responses // BBC SPORT | Other Sport... | Cycling | Cancellara snatches stage victory

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    I agree. Without a home-town boy to root for, US attention for this sport is likely to wane. The action is kind of like soccer as well; not much happens for a long time, then something crazy happens for a second, then nothing happens again for a while. Something exciting MIGHT happen at the end. Then again, maybe the guy who dominated for the past 2 hours might just ride through the tape, stand on a podium and put on a yellow jersey.

    cwhite
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    Cycling isn't completely doomed -- Le Tour isn't the only race inspiring the sport. The Tour of California is really gaining popularity amongst the pros...more big races in the states! Tour of America!

    kroberts
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    what about Levi or George or Chris Horner.... What about Dave Z and all the other great american riders - yes Lance is g_d ( my man idol) but the love of the sport is about the drama and excitment of the peleton as they pull back a 10 min lead to see an improbable win in a last sec sprint... or a breakaway by a 24 yr old to win the stage/ the yellow/ the white jersey in spectacular fashion.

    Tour of California rox - rode a stage last year and it was packed.

    love the bike / love the sport / love the spandex

    mpegcto

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