“I Would Have Been Completely F***Ed”: Former Cyclist Lance Armstrong Reveals How Timing Played a Crucial Role in His Redemption Story

Lance Armstrong and his doping story are one of the most controversial topics in sporting history. Although the former cyclist had admitted to consuming “performance-enhancing” drugs, many fans believe he deserved a second chance. While many demanded and waited for Armstrong to be brought back into the cycling world, the cyclist never waited for a second opportunity. Instead, he created his own path to redemption and came back stronger.

However, the cyclist champion recently admitted that “timing” played a key factor in his journey back to stardom. How? Let us find out.

Lance Armstrong credits “modern times”

Armstrong, who was once known as the iconic cyclist, was ripped off all seven Tour de France and his “positive” fame after he was found guilty in a doping case. The investigation found that the Cancer survivor had been on consuming drugs throughout his career.

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The doping case harmed the former cyclist’s life and led to his downfall. However, in recent years, the former athlete has again come into the limelight with his famous “THEMOVE” and “The Forward” podcasts and other social media presence. During his recent chat with Joe Pompliano, Armstrong credited “timing” as the key factor to his redemption story.

He stated, “If my story would have happened 10 or 20 years prior, [it would have been] on toast.” Talking more on this, Armstrong also explained how he would have never made a comeback if this had happened a few years ago. “You’re just sitting around you’re like, ‘Is ESPN ever gonna call one day and want me to talk about the tour? Is CNN?‘ I don’t know who’s gonna call, but you are waiting on a call,” clarified the cyclist.

Armstrong also discussed, how modern times have made oneself self-dependent, which made Armstrong start his own podcast. He said, “We live in a day and age just like we’re doing right now. You buy these lights, the mics, and the camera, and anybody can create content. Without the fact of that, I would have been completely f***ed.”

Notably, Armstrong’s podcasts are doing well among his fans and audience and are loved by many.

Lance Armstrong’s podcasts

Armstrong does not just feature on other people’s podcasts or shows, but he himself has guests on his podcast. From Tony Robbins to his close friend Matthew McConaughey, many celebrities, cyclists, and other athletes have been featured on Armstrong’s The Froward podcast. In this, the former cyclist and his guests talk about their careers, and upcoming projects and mainly discuss life in general.

Apart from this, the former cyclist champ also runs another podcast named THEMOVE. In this, the veteran athlete discusses upcoming cycling tournaments, their participants, and his predictions.

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Both these podcasts by Armstrong have caught the attention of various listeners and fans. It has given new fame to the cyclist who also talks about his career, fights with cancer, the ban, and many more topics.

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