This is an original issue of Cycling Weekly dated 5 August 2000, presented in excellent condition. This special edition focuses on Lance Armstrong at the height of his early Tour de France dominance. It includes an in depth face to face interview, a behind the scenes look at his training and team environment, and the well known “Big Tex with Little Tex” cover photograph.

The issue captures cycling journalism from a pivotal period in professional sport, offering insight into Armstrong’s public image, racing persona and the narrative shaping men’s road racing at the time. A fascinating time capsule for collectors, journalists, historians and anyone interested in how this era was framed before later revelations reshaped the sport.

Item Details

Condition: Excellent vintage condition
Publication: Cycling Weekly
Issue Date: 5 August 2000
Main Features:
- Armstrong Special
- Face to Face interview
- Behind the scenes access
- “Big Tex with Little Tex” cover
Format: Print magazine
Language: English
Category: Professional cycling magazines / Tour de France era features

Recommended Price

€8 – €12

Personal Note from Sorcha Rosa

Cycling history is full of stories we now read differently. Issues like this remind us how powerful the media narratives were — and how the sport continues to reckon with them.

Armstrong Special

Cycling Weekly – 5 August 2000: Armstrong Special, Face to Face Interview