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The Ride Back

Posted in Le Tour Challenge by Free Membercrasharmstrong

I got into cycling when chemo damaged my lungs and I could no longer run. But, during my chemo battles, I read Lance's book and watch the Tour De France. I figured if Lance could do it, I could ride. I am old and out of shape now, but I never surrender. It must be one of my Army traits. I love the Tour it represents victory over cancer...and the ride back to life.


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tourmalet1 Gold Membershiptourmalet1 wrote on 07/05/2009:
Keep it going man!
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crasharmstrong Free Membercrasharmstrong wrote on 07/05/2009:
For over 40 years I took my good health for grant it. I was an Army Officer and I did PT every day with my soldiers. That physical fitness carried over back into civilian life. Then one day during a lunchtime jog I heard wheezing in my chest. It was lymphoma. Luckily, my healthy life style gave me an advantage in my cancer battles. Now, I am not able to run, which I loved..but I found cycling is even better. I get to see things I never would have simply jogging. Plus, cyclists are some of the coolest people
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jsev18 Free Memberjsev18 wrote on 07/05/2009:
Everyone should take a ride back to life. Way to go!
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djqsrv Free Memberdjqsrv wrote on 07/04/2009:
You are an inspiration. Never surrender!
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fastrob Free Memberfastrob wrote on 07/04/2009:
Put your head down and ride, all else slips by in life!
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