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“If Ya Not Sagging Ya Not Swaggin!”: Turning Seasons Means Change in Lance Armstrong’s Preferred Ride and Fans Are Elated

Published 12/05/2022, 2:45 PM EST

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Many athletes in the past and present have changed their sports, but is Lance Armstrong planning the same? In recent Instagram pictures, posted by Armstrong, the former cycling legend is seen having fun with his friends on a snowy mountain.

As soon as Armstrong posted the pictures, his fans and followers were ready to jump into the comments section and react to the post.

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The holiday season begins for Lance Armstrong

The former cyclist loves to ski and waits for the winter season to arrive, so he can hop onto his skiing gear and enjoy the season. Recently, Armstrong and his friends went to Tiehack Mountain and seemed to have a lot of fun.

In the pictures posted on his Instagram account, Armstrong wrote in the caption, “Well, yep, it’s THAT time of the year again. Bikes away and skis out.”

The images feature a fit Armstrong enjoying the “skimo” session with his friends. As usual, his fans could not stop themselves from reacting to their favorite cyclist’s post. Looks like Armstrong’s trainer has been training him for the ski sessions, as he wrote,“I hope all that ski erg we did paid off😂”

Many fans just showered their love and wished the cyclist best wishes, “Looking good goat”

“Pants look a bit tight Boys !! If ya not sagging ya not swaggin!❄️”
“This Flow ✨✨”
“Looks fun but really cold lol…….”
“You look like you are living your best life! I am so happy for you!”
“Now the coolest dude on two skis! 🔥”

 

While some fans were worried about his missing gears and said,“Get your helmet on!! 😂”
“I’m sorry sir but where’s the Fanny….. 🤷‍♀️”

And others did not miss his “bikes away” caption and wrote:
“Bikes are never away, get a fat bike!😁”
“Looks like a good alternative to the bike for a change. Different ski’s for this sport than downhill”

Although the former cyclist was once caught in a major doping test and later excluded from the sport, his loyal fans never left his side.

How his hardcore fans never left Armstrong’s side?

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Back then, for years, Armstrong was alleged of using “performance-enhancing drugs” throughout his career. In 2013, during an interview with Oprah Winfrey, the cyclist confessed to drug consumption, leading to another legal investigation.

After he was found guilty, Armstrong was banned from participating in any cycling events and forced to quit the sport. During this time, the legendary cyclist did not just lose his 7 Tours de France Titles, but he also lost his fame and reputation. However, amidst all the downfall, several fans remain a constant in Armstrong’s life. Some reasoned Armstrong’s fightback against cancer and his iconic comeback to the sport as a legendary achievement.

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While some others claimed that everyone deserves a second chance and so does Armstrong. Even after several years, many fans continued to stick by the cyclist’s side, through thick and thin, and continue to do so.

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Soumya Bontra

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Soumya Bontra is a US Sports author for EssentiallySports. She has been working as a sports journalist and writer for the past two years. Soumya has a Bachelor’s in Mass Media.
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Pritam Priyedarshi