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Armstrong issues Twitter invite Armstrong cycle invite draws 300
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Cycling legend Lance Armstrong has used a Twitter post to invite people to an impromptu bike ride in Scotland. About 300 people have joined an impromptu bike ride with cycling legend Lance Armstrong after he issued an open invitation on a Twitter post.
The seven-times Tour de France winner was due to set off from Ashtree House Hotel, Paisley, at 1200 BST on Tuesday. The seven-times Tour de France winner alerted fans that he was coming to Scotland during a Tweet on Monday.
News of the visit has been circulating on cycling forums and about 300 people have turned up to take part. He posted: "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?" Armstrong set off from Ashtree House Hotel, Paisley, Renfrewshire, shortly after 1230 BST on Tuesday.
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!" BBC Scotland reporter Mark Daly spoke briefly to Armstrong before he set off at the head of a 300-strong pack of cyclists in Paisley.
Armstrong confirmed the venue in a tweet posted at 0400 BST. Speaking while cycling with Armstrong, he said: "He told me he hadn't been doing too much training but he was in advance preparation of putting his team together for his assault on next year's 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. Competitive return
His achievements in the sport are considered remarkable as he has undergone several treatments for cancer after being diagnosed at the age of 25. "What we've been told is that he is going to do a 90-minute route which, depending on how fast he wants to go, could be anything between 30 and 40 kilometres.
"The pace is already beginning to quicken and perhaps some of the more fun cyclists may soon drop off."
Armstrong returned to competitive cycling this year after retiring in 2005. He finished third in the 2009 Tour de France.
The 37-year-old American's achievements in the sport are considered remarkable as he has undergone several treatments for cancer after being diagnosed at the age of 25.