Lance Armstrong and The 49th Nevada City Classic
July 9, 2009 - Bob & Konnie
Lance Armstrong Rides in Nevada City
World renowned American cyclists Lance Armstrong, Levi Leipheimer and Chris Horner were in the field Sunday (June 21) for the 49th Annual Nevada City Bicycle Classic, the most exciting one-day cycling competition in the nation. Armstrong, one of the world’s best known athletes, is a seven time winner of international cycling’s biggest event, the Tour de France. We were about 30,000 strong in Nevada City along the 1.1 mile long course…cheering on some of the best cyclists in the world.
The buzz on the street was all about Lance and how he would compete here…. was this a warm-up for him to prepare for the Tour de France; was he here to give an assist to other team riders in their securing a spot in the Tour de France??? I have to say that all the questions were put seriously to rest when, with about 6 laps to go to the finish, Lance seemed to swuitch on those after burners and left everyone behind. His power, speed and control is amazing…especially on this short and very tight course. As Lance crossed that finish line, arms up in victory, we all felt the adrelin he felt and the energy of watching such an incredible athlete!
Lance we all, in Nevada County, wish you speed, strength, endurance and success in France…. we are all right there with you!!
Konnie
