FILE - In this July 24, 2005 file photo, cyclist Lance Armstrong holds the winner's trophy after winning his seventh straight Tour de France cycling race, during ceremonies on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris. Lance Armstrong says he feels capable of winning an eighth Tour de France but is ready, if necessary, to put his ambitions on hold for teammate and rival Alberto Contador. AP Photo logo AP Photo 4 months ago

FILE - In this July 24, 2005 file photo, cyclist Lance Armstrong holds the winner's trophy after winning his seventh straight Tour de France cycling race, during ceremonies on the Champs-Elysees avenue in Paris. Lance Armstrong says he feels capable of winning an eighth Tour de France but is ready, if necessary, to put his ambitions on hold for teammate and rival Alberto Contador.

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  1. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.
  2. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.
  3. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.
  4. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.
  5. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.
  6. NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31: Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.
  7. NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31: Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.
  8. NEW YORK - OCTOBER 31: Runners and fans jog with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run in Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon--in 2006 and 2007.
  9. NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31: Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (C) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.
  10. NEW YORK -OCTOBER 31: Runners and admirers stand with Lance Armstrong (2R) in midtown Manhattan for a group run through Central Park on October 31, 2009 in New York City. Following a Twitter notice, Armstrong, 38, arrived at Niketown to begin the run. Armstrong, the seven-time Tour de France winner, has twice run the New York City Marathon - in 2006 and 2007.
  11. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong signs a fan's shirt after a ride in Los Angeles' Griffith Park with local cyclists on September 10, 2009. Armstrong used his Twitter account to invite local riders to join him for a morning ride.
  12. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong after a ride in Los Angeles' Griffith Park with local cyclists on September 10, 2009. Armstrong used his Twitter account to invite local riders to join him for a morning ride.
  13. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong (black shirt, yellow helmet) rides in Los Angeles' Griffith Park with local cyclists on September 10, 2009. Armstrong used his Twitter account to invite local rides to join him for a morning ride.
  14. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong (C, black shirt, yellow helmet) rides in Los Angeles' Griffith Park with local cyclists on September 10, 2009. Armstrong used his Twitter account to invite local rides to join him for a morning ride.
  15. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong (C) reacts as he hears the sound of a bike crash behind him, during a ride with local cyclists in Los Angeles' Griffith Park on September 10, 2009. Armstrong used his Twitter account to invite local rides to join him for a morning ride.
  16. Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong rides in Los Angeles' Griffith Park with local cyclists on September 10, 2009. Armstrong used his Twitter account to invite local rides to join him for a morning ride.

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