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| Cycling legend Lance Armstrong has used a Twitter post to invite people to an impromptu bike ride in Scotland. | Cycling legend Lance Armstrong has used a Twitter post to invite people to an impromptu bike ride in Scotland. |
| The seven-times Tour de France winner was due to set off from Ashtree House Hotel, Paisley, at 1200 BST on Tuesday. | |
| News of the visit has been circulating on cycling forums and about 300 people have turned up to take part. | |
| In his Twitter post, Armstrong said: "Hey Glasgow, Scotland! I'm coming your way tomorrow. Who wants to go for a bike ride?" | In his Twitter post, Armstrong said: "Hey Glasgow, Scotland! I'm coming your way tomorrow. Who wants to go for a bike ride?" |
| Two hours later his Tweet read: "Hey Glasgow - ride's at 12 noon. Location tbd. Stay tuned! Still dialling it in. And yes, I have my rain coat!" | Two hours later his Tweet read: "Hey Glasgow - ride's at 12 noon. Location tbd. Stay tuned! Still dialling it in. And yes, I have my rain coat!" |
| Armstrong confirmed the venue in a tweet posted at 0400 BST. | Armstrong confirmed the venue in a tweet posted at 0400 BST. |
| The 37-year-old returned to competitive cycling this year after retiring in 2005. He finished third in the 2009 Tour de France. | The 37-year-old returned to competitive cycling this year after retiring in 2005. He finished third in the 2009 Tour de France. |
| His achievements in the sport are considered remarkable as he has undergone several treatments for cancer after being diagnosed at the age of 25. | His achievements in the sport are considered remarkable as he has undergone several treatments for cancer after being diagnosed at the age of 25. |