How Lance Armstrong Increased The Popularity Of Bikes And
By Dylan Miles, Thu Dec 8th

It's been more than 15 years since Lance Armstrong firstreceived his first two trophies and he's come a long way sincethen. Lance Armstrong the extraordinaire with both feetplanted safely and securely on the ground is a powerful figureon and off the bike. His support for cancer research has onlyserved to push his fame further as support and respect pours in.He rules on the bike and with his fight against cancerous cellsin his own body, he shows the world that he rules his life aswell.

Emotional and Physical strength required Lance Armstrong, at theage of 13, showed his mother that he is gifted on the bike andalmost at the cost of his high school diploma, he pursued acareer as a competitive cyclist relentlessly. And when hisdoctor told him that he had cancer, his life was smashed intosmithereens. Although devastated by news of his cancer, his lifetook on a new turn and instead of letting his health cripplehim, Lance Armstrong took cancer by the neck and shook it! Herefused to be beaten.

Because of his mental strength, physical prowess and his passionfor living, he has become a role model today, a role model thatmany youngsters today look up to and want to be like when theygrow up. He takes it upon himself to help instill the same kindof strength and competitive spirit in the new generation.

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with his commitment to their mental and physical health,Lance Armstrong gives a brand new image.

His support Because he has first-hand experience in fightingcancer, he's in the position to offer his support for those whoare going through the same tormenting experience. Through theLance Armstrong Foundation, he finds support and sponsorship tomake the lives of people going through cancer treatment better.

And because of his mental strength and belief in the sport, he'sgotten Discovery Channel to stand behind him. The Pace Line is acollaborative website between Discovery Channel, LanceArmstrong, AMD and a host of other corporate sponsors. Thewebsite delivers news about racing, general news about thesports, lets members download wallpapers, screensavers, andinspiring photos of recent races.

Online and Offline Lance Armstrong believes in racing andcycling so much that he has extended his reach through theInternet...as can be seen with his various websites. Hefervently works to spread the message of strength and power. He,Lance Armstrong, has a significantly huge role to play inincreasing the popularity of the sport through his nobleness,quiet strength and active spreading of the message.

About the author:Dylan Miles, journalist, and website builder Dylan Miles livesin Texas. He is the owner and co-editor ofhttp://www.bikestoday.info on which you will find a longer, moredetailed version of this article.