Lance Armstrong turned 54 today, Thursday, September 18. The American wouldn't be Lance Armstrong if he didn't announce it specially via his official channels. “Not a big birthday guy,” he wrote in a post, accompanied by revealing photos of his impressive physique.
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Armstrong has, of course, experienced significant highs and lows in his life, but in recent years, the Texan seems to be enjoying himself immensely. He has various projects underway; his podcast, The Move with cycling friends Johan Bruyneel and George Hincapie, is a huge success, and physically, we have seen him take on all kinds of challenges.
And so, Armstrong felt that a few photos of his muscular torso on his 54th birthday were a must. “I am a huge believer in acknowledging time and the passage of time. 54 years for me today, and all I can say is two things…: First off, I have never felt stronger or healthier. Ever. And two, I cannot wait for the second 54.”
Bram van der Ploeg (35) is the proud founder of In de Leiderstrui, IDL Pro Cycling's parent site, launched in 2018. Finally, he could create stories about the sport he had followed since childhood. He is the editor-in-chief on paper, but prefers to be with his recorder next to a rider, a team bus, or in the mud at a cyclocross race. Every year, from February to the end of May, Bram follows the entire Italian cycling season, from the Trofeo Laigueglia to the Giro d'Italia, with the grand finale in October in Lombardy. During that time, he lives in Tuscany, where he has since come to call Italy his 'home'.
Not a big birthday guy but I am a huge believer in acknowledging time and the passage of time.
54 years for me today and all I can say is two things…
First off, I have never felt stronger or healthier. Ever.
And two, I cannot wait for the second 54.
(📸: @LizKreutz)