Texan Lance Armstrong climbs back on the saddle for his first Euro pro cycling race Sunday since he left Paris wearing the yellow jersey last summer.
The 63rd Paris-Nice won’t see Armstrong as a major contender though. With his unprecedented attempt to win 7 Tours de France in the offing, the 765-mile stage race is basically a training ride for him.
Others, like last year’s winner Joerg Jaksche or Alexander Vinokourov, are considered among the favorites. More about Armstrong, who hasn’t ridden Paris-Nice since 1999, and his part in the race can be seen at the Discovery Channel team website.
Outdoor Life Network is providing limited coverage this year. OLN is scheduled to broadcast tape-delayed highlights this Sunday from 5-6:30 p.m. Eastern time; Saturday March 12, Sunday March 13, and Wednesday March 16. Naturally, check OLN for times or schedule changes.
Early risers can catch live reports of Sunday’s short prologue at CyclingNews or the Paris-Nice website beginning at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern time) on Sunday. They’ll carry reports through the week through the race’s completion next Sunday in Nice.
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