What happened to Greg Lamont?
Greg LeMond, who last summer became the first American to win the Tour de France cycling race, was accidentally shot in the back by his brother-in-law Monday while on a hunting expedition and is expected to be hospitalized one to two weeks.
What was Greg lemonds vo2max?
Armed with an almost superhuman VO2 max of 92.5ml/kg/min (one of the highest rankings of aerobic fitness ever recorded in any sport, and almost triple that of an ordinary healthy male) and capable of sustaining 460 watts, LeMond also powered to two UCI Road World Championship titles in 1983 and 1989.
What disease does Greg LeMond have?
Greg LeMond, a three-time Tour de France winner who pedaled to the pinnacle of cycling by overcoming formidable odds, retired yesterday because of a rare muscular disease. LeMond said mitochondrial myopathy has sapped his strength the past three seasons.
Is LeMond owned by Trek?
Trek Bicycle Corporation began its business relationship with LeMond in 1995 and, since then, has produced the LeMond Racing Cycles brand of road bikes. In 1999, the LeMond line was one of the fastest growing road bike brands and one of the top five largest road bike brands in the United States.
Where is Greg LeMond today?
Today, Greg lives in Knoxville, Tennessee, which is also headquarters for LeMond Bikes. The iconic American cycling brand has been reborn.
What happened to LeMond bikes?
In 2010, Trek announced it would cease producing the LeMond bike line, and LeMond’s presence in the bike industry was limited to a separate line of wind trainers. Now, LeMond has revived his eponymous brand and the hyperkinetic ex-racer is clearly pouring his energy into the new venture.
Did Greg LeMond take steroids?
Lance Armstrong once famously questioned Greg LeMond’s statement that he never used drugs on his way to three Tour de France titles, thinking one couldn’t possibly win while clean. Well, he has steadfastly maintained he never took performance enhancing drugs and there is zero evidence of LeMond ever having done so.
What was Lance Armstrong VO2 max?
85
Armstrong’s VO2 max is 85 milliliters of oxygen per kilogram of body weight per minute. An average untrained person has a VO2 max of 45 and with training can get it to 60. “Lance would be 60 if he was a couch potato and never trained,” Dr. Coyle said.
Are LeMond and Hinault friends?
In 1986, Greg LeMond won the Tour de France; his teammate, Bernard Hinault, finished second. A simple case of reciprocity, of friendship, of French legend Hinault—nicknamed “the Badger” for his famous tenacity—grooming his young American cadet and then helping propel him into orbit.
How tall is Greg LeMond?
5′ 10″Greg LeMond / Height
Are LeMond good bikes?
The LeMond has a high level of equipment that would normally be found on a bike costing around £150 more. It has a great pair of wheels for this kind of money, but just falls short of a 9 out of 10 score in the overall ratings because it lacks the compact chainset option.
Is Greg LeMond married?
Kathy LeMondGreg LeMond / Spouse (m. 1980)