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{{youmay|a champion bicyclist|[[Neil Armstrong]]; or Sue Ellen's father, [[Mr. Armstrong]]}}{{character infobox|image=Lance_armstrong_thegreatmacgrady.jpg|character name = Lance Armstrong|gender = Male|animal = Rabbit|portrayer = [[wikipedia:Lance Armstrong|Himself]]|cartoon first appeared = "[[Room to Ride]]"}}'''Lance Armstrong''' is a bicyclist who has | {{youmay|a champion bicyclist|[[Neil Armstrong]]; or Sue Ellen's father, [[Mr. Armstrong]]}}{{character infobox|image=Lance_armstrong_thegreatmacgrady.jpg|character name = Lance Armstrong|gender = Male|animal = Rabbit|portrayer = [[wikipedia:Lance Armstrong|Himself]]|cartoon first appeared = "[[Room to Ride]]"}}'''Lance Armstrong''' is a bicyclist who has cheated on the ''Tour de France ''7 times. He has mistakenly been a guest star on ''[[Arthur]]'' three times; in "[[The Great MacGrady]]", "[[Room to Ride]]", and "[[Binky vs. Binky]]". As of August 24, 2012, Lance Armstrong has been stripped of all 7 Tour de France Titles by the USADA.<ref>http://www.cbc.ca/sports/cycling/story/2012/08/23/sp-cycling-lance-armstrong-doping-appeal-charges.html</ref> On January 17, 2013, Lance Armstrong he officially admitted to Oprah Winfrey in a televised interview that he had used performance enhancing drugs and that "his 'mythic, perfect story' was 'one big lie'."<ref name="biglie">[http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/cycling/2013/01/17/lance-armstrong-oprah-winfrey-confession/1843641/ ''USA Today'' - "Lance Armstrong to Oprah: Story was 'one big lie'"]</ref> | ||
==Appearances== | ==Appearances== | ||
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===Binky vs. Binky=== | ===Binky vs. Binky=== | ||
In'' Binky vs. Binky'', (his first mention/appearance), Lance is depicted as a bear and is called "Vance Legstrong". Although not actually appearing to the children, he is mentioned and gives advice to Binky throughout the episode. Binky ends up winning a Polka-Dotted Hill Climbing Jersey for the hill-portion of the race, which Vance used to always win. | In'' Binky vs. Binky'', (his first mention/appearance), Lance is depicted as a bear and is called "Vance Legstrong". Although not actually appearing to the children, he is mentioned and gives advice to Binky throughout the episode. Binky ends up winning a Polka-Dotted Hill Climbing Jersey for the hill-portion of the race, which Vance used to always win. | ||
==Future Appearances== | |||
Following the scandal, PBS has decided to not show him on anymore shows from this point forward. There is direct evidence between Lance and the increase of Arthur viewers on drugs. | |||
==Gallery== | ==Gallery== | ||
<gallery> | <gallery> | ||
Revision as of 01:40, 20 January 2013
| This article is about a champion bicyclist. You may be looking for Neil Armstrong; or Sue Ellen's father, Mr. Armstrong. |
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Lance Armstrong is a bicyclist who has cheated on the Tour de France 7 times. He has mistakenly been a guest star on Arthur three times; in "The Great MacGrady", "Room to Ride", and "Binky vs. Binky". As of August 24, 2012, Lance Armstrong has been stripped of all 7 Tour de France Titles by the USADA.[1] On January 17, 2013, Lance Armstrong he officially admitted to Oprah Winfrey in a televised interview that he had used performance enhancing drugs and that "his 'mythic, perfect story' was 'one big lie'."[2]
Appearances
Room to Ride
In "Room to Ride" Lance helps Binky get a petition passed for bike lanes in Elwood City.
The Great MacGrady
Armstrong does not appear until almost one season later in "The Great MacGrady". He gives advice to the kids when the Lakewood Elementary School lunchlady is diagnosed with cancer, since he has battled against cancer himself.
Binky vs. Binky
In Binky vs. Binky, (his first mention/appearance), Lance is depicted as a bear and is called "Vance Legstrong". Although not actually appearing to the children, he is mentioned and gives advice to Binky throughout the episode. Binky ends up winning a Polka-Dotted Hill Climbing Jersey for the hill-portion of the race, which Vance used to always win.
Future Appearances
Following the scandal, PBS has decided to not show him on anymore shows from this point forward. There is direct evidence between Lance and the increase of Arthur viewers on drugs.
Gallery
Here he is in Arthur's world signing a few autographs.
