Lance Armstrong will speak on "Dzhiro d'Italiya"

American racing cyclist Lance Armstrong, who announced the return of a great sport, will take part in mnogodnevke "Dzhiro d'Italiya" in 2009. Armstrong received an invitation from the organizers of the race and confirmed their participation in this contest, reports AFP. The race of 2009 will be one-hundredth of history "Dzhiro d'Italiya."

"Jiri d'Italiya" is considered one of the most prestigious velomnogodnevok, second only to "Tour de France, which Armstrong won seven times. In the 2009 season-American athlete would be in favor of the "Astana".

The first competition, which will participate Armstrong will race Tour Down Under. It will be held in January in Australia. In addition, already known that an American will speak on "Tour de France - 2009.