Armstrong Starts Bike Shop for Commuters

Via Spokes ‘n’ Folks

Lance Armstrong has figured out the next stage of his life. He is busily preparing to open a bike shop in May that will cater to commuters in downtown Austin, Texas.

Armstrong said he’d like to see Austin evolve into a place like Portland, OR, where biking is part of the culture and people pedal to work, to restaurants and to run errands. “Walk outside, and the streets are lined with bikes — because they have a safe place to ride,” Armstrong said of the city long known for its bicycle-friendly amenities and policies.

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