Justin Williams, founder of the Legion of Los Angeles, has launched a new podcast, "From The Gun With Legion," and in the first episode, titled "LANCE," the two-part ESPN 30 for 30 featuring the Lance Armstrong documentary.
The first part of the documentary aired on May 25; the second part aired on June 1.
Williams noted several takeaways from the documentary, including Armstrong's struggle to find a team to race for after recovering from cancer, his move to US Postal, and how the use of performance enhancing drugs was part of cycling culture in that generation.
"The documentary is a good example of how the use of performance enhancing drugs was part of the cycling culture.
"Somehow Lance found a way to remain the most important figure in cycling, at least in American culture," Williams said of the documentary.
Williams also spoke with Armstrong's former team manager, Johan Bruyneel, about the Belgian's "myopic" view of American cyclists racing in Europe.
"The (American) athletes who went to Europe ...... very hard and feel like they don't belong. I ended up not wanting to go back to Europe (to race) because of the way Americans are treated. Of course, there are great riders out there and great people.
He ended the podcast by addressing rumors that four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome is leaving Team Ineos and what would happen to the French Grand Tour with Froome racing for another team.
Legion of Los Angeles is an elite American cycling team that was created to increase diversity and inclusion in the sport. The team has launched a GoFundMe page, Pride of the People - L39ION of Los Angeles, which has reached almost $100,000. The team has five plans for how these funds will be used, including supporting junior programs and riders through grants, talent camps, and equipment needs.
Williams made the top 10 on the recently released Cycling News Power List: 50 Most Influential People in Cycling.
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