Lance, Baby!

Over 60,000 people are expected downtown tomorrow to experience the gangster of love, the space cowboy, Maurice–that’s right, Steve Miller (and his band). OK, some might also be interested in witnessing the homecoming of an American hero, Lance Armstrong. It should be an incredible night, with balmy weather and a parade starting at Congress Ave. bridge. Rumor has it that the president will also be in attendance. At least we know Austin is guaranteed a performance by one Joker. Huzzah!

More Lance news. Jo’s Coffee keeps the outdoor movie action going with “The Tour Baby! Behind the Scenes at the Tour De France.” Basically four years ago Scott Coady quit his job and left for a month long journey to follow the entire tour. Along the away he captured some amazing footage. Now he is attempting to raise $100,000 for the Lance Armstrong Foundation with the sale of his DVD. If you can’t make it to Jo’s next Wednesday (movie starts at 8:30) buy a copy here. Fan reviews…

” You want name dropping? Herve, Armstrong, Hincapie, Durand, Pantani, Roche, Fignon, Julich. It’s all here and it’s all in your face. Oh yeah, let’s not forget the up close and personal with the Podium Girls.” - David, Chicago

” Thanks for making the real Tour available for all to see! You don’t see this kind of stuff about the Tour in US coverage.” - Anna, Mass

“The Tour Baby! has great up close and personal interviews with riders, VIP?s, support teams and spectators, coupled with “backstage” scenes full of surprises and laughs. Unless you plan to go there and infiltrate as well as Scott did, you won?t want to miss an opportunity to see the Tour Baby!” Jerry, CA

“It was definately like being at the races man, from the ‘backstage’ access to hanging out on rooftops with locals, that’s where it’s at!!” BJ, Austin

August 13th, 2004