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07-27-05 | 09:05 PM

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MasterSezFaster

UareFASTjustNOTfastENOUGH

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From: Amongst the hills in So.Cal.

Bikes: Scott Gambler, Scott Ransom, Bianchi C2C 928

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Originally Posted by giorgios

I have enclosed my thank you letter that I submitted to wear yellow.com

Lance, you are my hero, idol, role model, inspiration, and savior. Yes savior; I was on the brink of suicide from a depression in 1998 when I discovered the virtual insanity and lure of the Iron Man Triathlon and Tour de France racing. I have yet to race in an Ironman but have raced in almost forty races including eight marathons. I am enjoying the journey. I have devolped such a fervant passion for cycling and endurance training that I own seven bikes, two are high end, high performance, high priced, full custom racing machines and the others are cool vintage bikes. Lance, after your final "stomping" on the Tour de France when you won stage 20 time trial with such conviction and commitment, I went out that night and tattooed LIVESTRONG on my arm!!! Lance, I love you!!!

your devoted fan,
george tchakanakis

Spell check. Also, why mention how many bikes and the cost of your bikes? Just let him know he inspires you to keep living and pushing your limits. What was the reason you were suicidal? Was Lance the one who helped/inspired you to "see the light"?

As Koffee said, "Disturbing", may be a rewrite is in order. The way it is now does make you sound like one of those weirdoes out there. As for the tattoo, I am sure there are others who have done that but be sure you have a yellow band all the way around the arm with the "Live strong" on it.

Cheers

p.s. You sound to have an addictive personality. In cycling that is a good thing as well as a bad thing

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