Armstrong to make down in Farewell

THE TOUR down under Chief Mike Turtur says while Lance Armstrong a valid operating licence competition is '' common sense '' it led to Adelaide.

Entry-tour de France champion seven times will race at January 16-23 event for the third and final time.

The South Australian Government confirmed yesterday that Armstrong would compete again in the tour and also announced it would be his last race for professional ciklirane outside the United States.

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While there is no doubt that the presence of Armstrong has been massive increase for the tour, this time visit will pose a risk of public relations headaches.

It is understood to be the focus of the investigation, the American Government, which is probing allegations of doping in professional cycling. adaptation

Turtur recognises that addressed the issue of the tour of the ongoing investigation and its potential effects.

But he said Turtur each driver with a valid license from cycling to the managing authority, UCI, should be able to race.

SA Government paid marketing fee for Armstrong, he made about the event, rumors are just under 2 million dollars.

¦ Spanish star Alberto Kontador is serious to quit, Cycling regardless of the outcome of the doping investigation, in accordance with the Tour de France champion.

Paqui Velasco, said Kontador would fight to clear any doubt as to whether he has taken drugs boost to win his third tour in July.

But she says, "a nightmare" taken heavy mental travelled to her son.

AAP, AP

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