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...cyclist: Their hard exoskeletons make them a force to be reckoned with. As a general rule, they are always going the opposite way that you are, and will not alter their path even in the face of imminent collision. Try to gain eye contact with the beast, then hit the deck. Take care not to antagonize the cyclist--too-tight shorts and poorly-designed bicycle seats make them particularly ornery...
...sense, Lance Armstrong started the race a hero. In 1996 the Texas-born cyclist was found to be suffering from testicular cancer that had spread to his brain and lungs. The prognosis could not have been grimmer. But by the time the dust settled on the 13th leg of the Tour de France last Saturday, 27-year-old Armstrong had run up a nearly 8-min. lead on his closest competitor, a big cushion in this 20-stage race. And if his lead holds, Armstrong's achievement will be all the more remarkable. "The Tour de France is like running...
...levels of recognition. Already a victory parade in his hometown of Austin awaits, as well as a high-profile round of television and commercial appearances. In fact, Nike ads have begun airing touting Armstrong as the "first dead man" to win the Tour de France, a slogan the cyclist reportedly loves. Most important, though, Armstrong has demonstrated to cancer patients around the world that the dreaded disease can be vanquished ? and then some. "The message is that even a serious disease is not always totally devastating," says Golden. And that good medicine and staying fit can be an unbeatable combination...
...Cyclist Jim Copeland from Colorado Springs, Colo. said he especially appreciated the crowds that cheered on the racers...
According to the race's chief referee, DianeFortini, the event awarded over $17,500 in prizesto various winners. Cyclist Kevin Monohan, whotrains with an international professional team,was the highest scorer overall, and McCormack, thewinner of the Harvard Square race, placed thirdoverall...