This week the cycling community and the world was hit with the unexpected news that Lance Armstrong will be coming out of retirement to race in the next Tour de France.

The news was met with mixed reaction. Some, like me, would rather see professional athletes go out on top instead of returning with the risk of being a former shell of the legend they had become.

Case in point. . . . Michael Jordan and Joe Montana. Granted, both continued to show respectful levels of athleticism; however, the allure was gone.

This issue will explore some reaction to the news. It will also explore the physiological challenges to be considered. Lastly, we will offer some tips for “mature” cyclists whose bodies present unique challenges.

Exclusive: Lance Armstrong Returns to Pro Racing
Austin, TX (Fat Cyclist Fake News Service)

In a major world-scooping exclusive, Fat Cyclist Fake News Service (FCFNS) is pleased to be the first to announce that Lance Armstrong will be returning to professional cycling.

“I’m returning to professional cycling,” Armstrong told FCFNS. “Which is to say, I’ll be racing my bike as a professional cyclist.”

“Also,” continued Armstrong in this very surprising and exclusive interview, “I will be joining a professional bicycle racing team, and I plan to race the Tour de France next year.”

“Finally,” summed up Armstrong in this unprecedented and unequaled interview, “I will be racing to win. And now I’ve got to go talk with those guys at Vanity Fair and tell them all the stuff I just told you.”

This news is certain to sweep the industry within the next few days, so FCFNS has contacted key players in the cycling industry to get their reactions.

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