Lance Armstrong Gets Third Straight Comeback Win

It’s not the Tour de France or even international pro racing, but Lance Armstrong can’t lose. He’s now three-for-three in regional competition since announcing his comeback in September.

Armstrong, 37 claimed the 27-mile the Rocky Hill Roundup in Smithville, the finals of the Texas Cup Series mountain bike race Sunday by 48 seconds.

Armstrong rode early in 10th position, but then was part of a three-rider break in the reace in moderately steep single-track fire trails. When a slight gap opened, Armstrong took advantage and rode to an easy win.

Last weekend, Armstrong won the individual time trial was also victorious in the two-man team time trial and the Tour de Gruene, near his home is Austin, Texas.

Armstrong is scheduled to return to the pro road peloton, Jan. 20-25 in the Tour Down Under beginning in Adelaide, Australia.