NVDL: Frankly I'm surprised that given the close quarters of the riders and the crowds in the Alps and the Pyrenees, there hasn't been an attack. Not sure how one would provide security though over 3000+ kilometres. I guess the best Lance can ask for is his domestiques sticking close to him.
The seven-time Tour champion, who is making a comeback after three years in retirement, said in an interview in The Guardian on Tuesday that he is concerned about his safety.
"I don't want to enter an unsafe situation but you see this stuff coming out of France," said the American rider, who has many critics in France. "There're some aggressive, angry emotions. If you believe what you read, my personal safety could be in jeopardy.
"Cycling is a sport of the open road and spectators are lining the road. I try to believe that people, even if they don't like me, will let the race unfold."
Armstrong was asked if he specifically fears a physical attack.
"Yeah. There're directors of French teams that have encouraged people to take to the streets ... elbow to elbow. It's very emotional and tense," he said.
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