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Steve Hed and John Korioth talking
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Armstrong bundles up
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The Tour de Gruene had a better than usual turnout
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Armstrong gives a last-minute interview
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Texas is ready for Lance Armstrong.
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Lance Armstrong checks if his skin suit
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Armstrong with a confident smile
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The race-fit looking American is ready
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And off he goes!
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Will the shadow of Lance Armstrong prove to be too big
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Armstrong now only looks ahead
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