Lance Armstrong to open Mexico's mammoth bike ride

Jeremy Schwartz from Cox Newspapers notes on his Uncovering Mexico blog that "Mexico is abuzz with the news" that legendary cyclist Lance Armstrong is coming to Oaxaca for the Vuelta Mexico, a 320-kilometer ride through eight Mexican states.

"But Armstrong won’t be riding, numerous Mexican media outlets report. Rather he’ll be the race’s honorary 'godfather' and give the starting signal for the race’s first leg."

Armstrong is also tentatively scheduled to meet with President Felipe Calderon sometime before the March 1 race.

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-- Deborah Bonello in Mexico City