Hunter Wins, Armstrong Lurks
The Jag Foundation
Robbie Hunter has blasted to his second win in a row at the Tour of Murcia, blitzing the field, including Lance Armstrong.
Hunter, South Africa’s best cyclist, has shifted teams from Barloworld to Garmin-Transitions and he opened up his season in style with back-to-back sprint wins.
Armstrong’s South African teammate Daryl Impey was credited with the same finishing time on the first two days of the five-day race, which puts two South Africans into the top 10 of the General Classification.
RadioShack team leader Armstrong will be keeping his powder dry for Saturday’s fast and furious 22km time trial where he’ll be testing his condition against major Tour de France rivals Bradley Wiggins and Denis Menchov.
Immediately after the race finish on Sunday, Armstrong and Impey will be jetting back to South Africa for the three-day Discovery Lance for Life Tour which, in conjunction with the JAG Foundation, hopes to raise millions of rands for the upliftment of communities through sports-related programmes.
And, of course, next weekend, the biggest cyclist in the world (Armstrong) will ride the biggest race in the world (the Cape Argus Pick n Pay Cycle Tour).
To get in on the action – go to the Jag Foundation-and in the process help the Discovery Lance for Life Tour and the JAG Foundation rebuild communities through sports-related programmes.
Alternatively SMS ‘Lance for JAG’ to 38213 at a cost of R10 per SMS and your contribution will go straight to JAG’s sports charity initiatives.
Armstrong Coming To SA To Race
Lance Armstrong will be in South Africa to race for charity.
Armstrong will be out to teach local SA pros a thing or two when he lines up at the start of the Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle tour on 14 March.
Early rumours had it that the seven-time Tour de France champ would be taking it easy in the celebrity bunch at the Argus, but Armstrong’s Team RadioShack management have now confirmed that he will be racing – and not soft pedalling – the biggest one-day bike race in the world.
Armstrong will be looked after in the pro Invitational bunch by RadioShack teammate Daryl Impey. It’s also possible that RadioShack big hitters Levi Leipheimer and Andreas Kloden will also make the trip to SA for the 106km Argus. If they do, they too will be leaving with the Invitational group at 6.15am.
Armstrong will be in the country for the best part of a week, raising funds and awareness for the Discovery Lance for Life Tour 2010, in partnership with the JAG Sports and Education Foundation.
But unlike most other Argus entrants in the week before the big race, Lance will be tapping out a 100km ride – this time with SA’s top businessmen and a lucky few fans – on 10 March.
Join Lance on his Cape itinerary – which includes a breakfast and a black-tie banquet- go to The Jag Foundation and in the process help the Discovery Lance for Life Tour and the JAG Foundation rebuild communities through sports-related programmes.
Alternatively SMS ‘Lance for JAG’ to 38213 at a cost of R10 per SMS and your contribution will go straight to JAG’s sports charity initiatives.
Want To Race Lance Armstrong?
Lance Armstrong will be competing in the Cape Argus Pick N Pay Cycle Tour for charity.
Want to race Lance Armstrong? If you’ve entered the 2010 Cape Argus Pick ‘n Pay Cycle Tour, you’ll have the chance on 14 March.
The seven-time Tour de France winner will be on the start line in Cape Town and will be by far the most high profile athlete to make the 109km trip round the Cape Peninsular.
Five-time Tour legend Miguel Indurain has ridden the Argus before, but that was an out-of-shape retiree, ambling along in the celeb group.
Although it hasn’t been confirmed yet, it’s likely that Armstrong will race the Argus. He’ll be accompanied by his South African RadioShack teammate Daryl Impey, and although a case could be made for Armstrong to meander along in the celebrity peleton, it’s highly unlikely Impey will ride anywhere other than in the invitation race up front.
Do you see Armstrong ambling along while his teammate races?
No, neither do we.
So if you’re starting any time later than when the elite cyclists go at about 6am, if you can pace up to the lead group, you too can sit on Armstrong’s wheel over Suikerbossie.
Alternatively, if you’re a late starter, look out for him at the finish because the pros will be done by about a quarter to nine, which is well before the last of the slow batches start.
Seriously, the main reason for Armstrong’s presence in the Mother City is to raise funds for the JAG Sports and Education Foundation.
From 9-11 March, he’ll be hosting a variety of events – including a 100km bike ride with a lucky few fans, as well as a breakfast and black-tie banquet.
Join Lance on his Cape itinerary and in the process help the Discovery Lance for Life Tour and the JAG Foundation rebuild communities through sports-related programmes.
Alternatively SMS ‘Lance4JAG’ to 38213 at a cost of R10 per SMS and your contribution will go straight to JAG’s sports charity initiatives.
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