"All that is left is for a mea culpa -- but I don't think that is ever going to come," said president of the Austin Cycling Association Gilbert Martinez.
Mea culpa? —
"All that is left is for a mea culpa -- but I don't think that is ever going to come," said president of the Austin Cycling Association Gilbert Martinez.
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Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, Texas, owned by disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong. The store in Armstrong's hometown had become a shrine to his seven Tour de France titles, which have now been stripped following doping revelations.
Mellow Johnny's —
Mellow Johnny's Bike Shop in Austin, Texas, owned by disgraced former cyclist Lance Armstrong. The store in Armstrong's hometown had become a shrine to his seven Tour de France titles, which have now been stripped following doping revelations.
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Armstrong rides during the 18th stage of the 2001 Tour de France. He won the tour that year for the third consecutive time.
Three and easy —
Armstrong rides during the 18th stage of the 2001 Tour de France. He won the tour that year for the third consecutive time.
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Three of Armstrong's yellow jersey hang inside Mellow Johnny's.
Mellow yellow —
Three of Armstrong's yellow jersey hang inside Mellow Johnny's.
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Young Armstrong fans write messages on the ground using yellow chalk ahead of the 2009 Tour de France. He came third that year.
Fallen idol —
Young Armstrong fans write messages on the ground using yellow chalk ahead of the 2009 Tour de France. He came third that year.
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The Armstrong legend has helped turn Austin into a cycling-mad city.
Pedal power —
The Armstrong legend has helped turn Austin into a cycling-mad city.
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As a cancer survivor, Armstrong testifies during a Senate hearing in 2008 on Capitol Hill. The hearing focused on finding a cure for cancer in the 21st century. Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of the Livestrong cancer charity, which he founded, as a result of the scandal.
Livestrong —
As a cancer survivor, Armstrong testifies during a Senate hearing in 2008 on Capitol Hill. The hearing focused on finding a cure for cancer in the 21st century. Armstrong has stepped down as chairman of the Livestrong cancer charity, which he founded, as a result of the scandal.
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Ahead of what he said would be his last Tour de France, Armstrong gears up for the start of the race in 2010. He went on to race in the 2011 tour.
Lance's longevity —
Ahead of what he said would be his last Tour de France, Armstrong gears up for the start of the race in 2010. He went on to race in the 2011 tour.
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Cyclists can ride the Lance Armstrong Bikeway through the city. Many in Austin have stood by Armstrong despite the allegations of widespread and systematic doping.
Lance's lanes —
Cyclists can ride the Lance Armstrong Bikeway through the city. Many in Austin have stood by Armstrong despite the allegations of widespread and systematic doping.
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Austin recently made its debut as a Formula One venue, hosting November's United States Grand Prix. Red Bull driver Mark Webber, pictured here in 2008, and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher both bought bikes from Mellow Johnny's.
The winning formula —
Austin recently made its debut as a Formula One venue, hosting November's United States Grand Prix. Red Bull driver Mark Webber, pictured here in 2008, and seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher both bought bikes from Mellow Johnny's.
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