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The Making Of The World’s Greatest Champion – Lance Armstrong


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“No champion has astonished the world quite like Lance Armstrong. Yet few know the complete story of this brash, smart, and fiercely competitive Texan who battled to the top of his sport, overcame the most rampant case of testicular cancer doctors had seen, and then conquered cycling’s Holy Grail seven times.

In Lance: The Making of the World’s Greatest Champion, John Wilcockson draws on dozens of interviews with those who know him best to trace Armstrong’s remarkable, yet controversial journey in vivid detail.

Family members-including his adoptive father speaking publicly for the first time-recall Lance’s humble origins in the backstreets of Dallas, the father he barely knew, his single mom’s struggle for survival, and her second marriage that brought a move to the suburbs and new opportunities.

His childhood friends and early mentors remember how he moved on from Little League baseball and football to excel at swimming, running, and triathlon, while living the life of a teenager who loved fast cars and pretty girls. They also describe the circumstances that eventually led to his taking up cycling.

As Lance’s fierce ambition drove him from the dusty plains of Texas to the snowy peaks of Europe, he was both admired and derided. He intimidated his rivals, earned the respect of his teammates, and astounded everyone with his extraordinary deeds.

But his achievements have consistently been dogged by allegations of doping and secrecy, and questions of how triumph on such a grand scale could even be possible.

This compelling story is intertwined with the stories of those who helped shape his life and career, including his mother Linda, ex-wife Kristin, and one-time fiancée Sheryl Crow, along with those of his mentors, coaches, and friends. Their voices, along with those who helped him expand his cancer foundation into a worldwide movement, are integral to his unique story.

This book also reveals details, many for the first time, of how Armstrong’s legendary training, near-fatal bout with cancer, repeated doping allegations, and hostile European media all pushed him to reach the pinnacle of his sport and rightly claim the title of the world’s greatest champion.

“A fascinating, very well put-together portrait full of insights into its subject’s personality….Wilcockson – one of the most experienced of cycling writers -  is particularly good on Armstrong’s troubled upbringing in suburban Texas… The adult dramas – the rise to cycling prominence and his domination of the Tour, the cancer and the setting up of his cancer foundation, his marriage, fatherhood, divorce, and his relationship with Sheryl Crow – are better known, but in Wilcockson’s hands they remain rich in the re-telling, and much is added to our understanding of a tumultuous life.” – The Independent

Author John Wilcockson has written for Outside and Men’s Journal, among other publications. He is the author of 23 Days in July, one of ESPN’s “Top 10 Sports Books of the Year,” and lives in Boulder, Colorado. Follow John’s Twitter at www.twitter.com/johnwilcockson. For more on Lance: The Making of the World’s Greatest Champion,  including an excerpt, Tour Map, videos and reviews visit www.lancearmstrongbook.com.”

A BIG THANKS to Sean Maher for hooking up Ride-Strong.com with a FREE book to give away to one of our lucky readers!

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Posted on: July 23rd, 2009 By: Ride-Strong Admin In: Books, Contest - Give Aways, FREE Write Up

Global Ride Cycling DVD’s

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Gino Nacey of Global Ride hooked Ride-Strong.com up with their Global Ride Virtual Cycling DVDs. When you are training indoors on your trainer these DVD’s are perfect.

Global Ride has introduced a completely different type of Indoor Cycling DVD than most of the industry has been accustomed to.  The video is shot in first person perspective so that you get the feeling that you are the one riding on the road.  They have been extensively reviewed on line at Cycling Blogs as well as Amazon, and it turns out they are highly regarded by everyone who watches them.

These DVDs are a refreshing change from watching a static movie of other sad cyclists who are forced to ride indoors instead of training where we all like to – outside.  They also give the viewer plenty of choices for using their music (which we like very much), or your own, or listening to a number of different coaches, or no coaching at all.  

These make a great addition to your own training library, or if you teach at a local fitness facility, you can encourage them to purchase their own copy, and you can teach to them to add some variety to your indoor classes.

Naturally, no one wants to ride indoors when the weather is good, and so this is the “slow season” for Global Ride.  Oh and by the way, each DVD has a bonus 30 minute section on Yoga, Pilates or Strength Training designed specifically for cyclists.  

We spent a lot of money on getting commercial music too – not the “royalty free crap” that most indoor fitness videos use. Gino Nacey

For more information check out their website: http://www.globalride.net/

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Posted on: June 14th, 2009 By: Ride-Strong Admin In: FREE Write Up

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