Champion back on the road next year

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong has announced he will make his return to competitive cycling in January at the Tour Down Under. Although he might be regretting his decision already after Australian organisers leaked confirmation that Armstrong had entered the race before a press conference organised by the cyclist himself had taken place.

“The confirmation just came through that he will starting in our race in January,” said race director Mike Turtur. “It’s great news for Adelaide and the Tour Down Under. We’re all looking forward to the comeback of the greatest cyclist that ever raced the Tour de France. He is a superstar in the same category as Tiger Woods.” Turtur stopped short of confirming whether Woods would be participating.

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The six-stage Tour Down Under, the first event on the 2009 world pro cycling calendar, will take place from 20-25 January in South Australia.