Lance Armstrong Favorite To Take Seventh Tour de France Victory

MONTREAL, Quebec -- (PRESS RELEASE) -- Following the recent announcement that Lance Armstrong will ride for his seventh Tour de France victory, online gamblers are wagering in favor of cyclings top professional to win this years coveted title and set a another new record.

Armstrongs fans really believe in him, says Mike Foreman, spokesperson for BetUS.com. Some say a seventh win is unlikely, but gamblers who watch cycling closely are wagering a lot of money on Armstrong standing on the winners podium once again this July.

According to Foreman, Armstrong is everyones favorite. Even if you dont know anything about the sport, you know who Lance Armstrong is and what hes accomplished, said Foreman. With all that Lance has overcome in his personal life, its as if hes become a sort of hero in the eyes of the American public.

After six consecutive wins, bettors are backing another Armstrong victory in July. Despite strong stage performances from rival riders during last years tour, Armstrong is still the crowd favorite. His announcement to compete in July was welcome news to his competitors too. It appears that Armstrongs competitors are keen to race against the best.

Theres always a chance that another rider like Andreas Kloden or Jan Ullrich may grab the title, said Foreman. Nevertheless, Armstrong won the 2004 race by six minutes and 19 seconds and thats a substantial win. Armstrong said last years race was an easy win for him. I dont doubt this year will be any different, stated Foreman.

Foreman also mentioned that fans should keep an eye out for stars of the future. The cycling profession has strong up-and-coming talent, said Foreman. Cyclists such as Australias Michael Rogers and Russias Vladimir Karpets are starlight contenders for future races.

BetUS.com has Armstrong listed as the favorite at 4/7, followed by Kloden at 7/2 and Ullrich posted at 9/1. Gamblers can bet on several Tour de France competitors at BetUS.com.

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