Thread: Johan Bruyneel's New Book
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Old 12-21-06 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by botto
incorrect.

Roadwarrior's account wasn't exactly accurate. But the core point, that Bruyneel convinced Armstrong that he could win the TDF has some truth to it.

By reported accounts Armstrong sought out Bruyneel to be DS, but Bruyneel is the guy that really convinced Armstrong to focus on winning the Tour, and played a big part in putting together the team to do so.
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