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Will Austin lose Lance Armstrong to Aspen?

By Michael Barnes | Wednesday, January 7, 2009, 10:25 AM

It all happens so fast. In 2008, Lance Armstrong returns to the international cycling tour. Later, Lance Armstrong acknowledges he’s having a baby with girlfriend Anna Hansen.

Then, Lance Armstrong puts up his Dripping Springs ranch for sale. Now, Lance Armstrong appears to be securing a $9 million home in Aspen. (Hansen is from Colorado.)

At least the Lance Armstrong LiveStrong Foundation is still in Austin. And his Mount Bonnell-area house — dinged for excessive irrigating last year — still stands. Along with Mellow Johnny’s Bike Shop and his other Texas connections. Still…

Pictured: The Statesman photo that pumped up my blog numbers in 2008.

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By Patty Kelly

January 10, 2009 6:12 PM | Link to this

I really admire and respect Lance Armstrong. Those of you who criticize him have not run or biked in his shoes. He has been a creative leader in raising money for cancer and supports numerous charities. He did not let cancer stop him from living a full life and keeping fit. I enjoy his inspirational photos at 24 hr. fitness, as a person who never gives up. I'd just like to see some female athletic photos up there with him, Maybe Ally Kelly Davidson's (my daughter) or another female Austin fitness person. Patty Kelly

By Ben

January 8, 2009 9:55 AM | Link to this

Rob- Lance's baditude gives cancer survivors not to mention cyclists and Austinites a bad name, let his foundation stay here and let him move on.

By Rob

January 7, 2009 2:12 PM | Link to this

I don't know if The dude and Beau are rich but they sure are obnoxious. I'm assuming they've taken that temperament and have become the best in their field as well as spokesmen for cancer survivors everywhere.

Way to represent Texas Beau and dude! You really dinged Lance with those insightful comments.

By Beau

January 7, 2009 10:48 AM | Link to this

good riddance!

By The dude

January 7, 2009 10:46 AM | Link to this

Don't let the door hit you in the *** Lance. BTW, they love rich obnoxious Texans in Colorado, so you'll fit right in.