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Armstrong Tweets Invite to Ride; Masses Clog Traffic

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(AP) – Lance Armstrong brought Scottish traffic to a standstill today after more than 200 cyclists answered his Twitter invitation for a casual bike ride. The seven-time Tour de France winner issued the invitation while in Glasgow to watch Irish rockers U2 perform tonight. "Hey Glasgow, Scotland! I'm coming your way," Armstrong wrote. "Who wants to go for a bike ride?"

"It's a chance to meet lots of people," said Armstrong. "We made up our mind to come and see a show two nights ago and I said, 'Hey let's have a bike ride.'" Among the amateur riders was 44-year-old nurse Julie Watson. "It's a bit out of this world," she said. "It's quite dreamlike. It's a chance in a lifetime to ride with my hero. He's an inspiration that I've followed for years since his cancer."  

Lance Armstrong at the end of the Tour de France.
Lance Armstrong at the end of the Tour de France.   (AP Photo)
Lance Armstrong in Colorado this weekend.
Lance Armstrong in Colorado this weekend.   (AP Photo)
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Adapt-Overcome
Aug 19, 09 7:39 AM CDT
She needs a reality check. Armstrong may have accomplished many personal rewards for his physical strengths, but as a man he sucks. I have no respect for a self centered individual who cheats/leaves his wife and then dumps his girlfriend when she has cancer. Especially, when the SOB suffered from it himself and should understand how important support from loved ones is during this time. But it's easy to do when you only care about #1. Reply
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