Growing up in cycling-mad Belgium, Johan Bruyneel dreamt of winning the most prestigious cycling race, the Tour de France. Of course, like every other Belgian kid, Johan pictured himself on the podium as a rider, not the champion sports director he later became.
Though Johan may not have captured the Tour de France title as a professional cyclist, his 10 year riding career was highlighted by two Tour de France stage wins (1993 & 1995), as well as a day in the Tour’s coveted yellow jersey in 1995. That same year, he also placed 3rd overall in another Grand Tour, the Vuelta a Espana. Johan’s ability to observe, prepare and tactically implement strategies, coupled with his heart and determination, led him to be a respected bike rider in the pro-peloton, but more importantly paved the way for his future career as sports director.
After connecting on the roads of Europe with the young Texan Lance Armstrong, Johan was offered the Sports Director position of Lance’s American team in 1998. It was then that the 34 year-old, newly retired, first year Director of the United States Postal Service Pro Cycling Team (2005-2007 named Discovery Channel) instilled his master plan. Johan convinced the cancer survivor that he could win more than stages at the Tour de France; he could become the champion!
Since then, Lance and Johan have become professionally inseparable. With his record-setting seventh title, Lance is regarded as the greatest cyclist in history. But Lance would be the first to tell you cycling is a team sport, and that without Johan he would never have won a single tour.
Johan made Lance something he had never been, a prepared and efficient rider. He convinced him to spend winters training in the Alps and Pyrenees. He altered his pedaling cadence. They went into wind tunnels, seeking better positioning to save fractions of seconds. They experimented with new bike technologies. Together they redefined the approach to cycling.
Their differences proved to be the perfect complement to each other: Johan’s tactical intelligence and Lance’s extraordinary will; Johan’s gift for preparation and Lance’s physical capacity to execute any plan. For all of their differences in personality, they had an effortless understanding. What they shared was a tireless work ethic, mutually inexhaustible ambition, and a vision. Together they've created cycling lore.
Though Lance will always be Johan’s most popular success story, his ability to create champions did not stop with the seven-time Tour winner. After a brief rebuilding year in 2006, Johan took his latest phenom, Spaniard Alberto Contador and guided him to his first Tour de France title; Johan’s eighth. Johan’s Discovery Channel Team dominated the 2007 Tour, with 2 stage wins, 1st and 3rd place (Levi Leipheimer) overall finishes, as well as the Best Young Rider (Alberto Contador) and Team classifications. Johan’s mastermind winning formula worked yet again!
With success came the opportunity to take on new challenges. In 2008, Johan embarked on a new journey as General Manager of the Astana Cycling Team. Though Johan was no longer directing from the driver’s seat, his leadership and philosophy were strongly rooted with his new team. Like the USPS and Discovery Channel Teams, Team Astana reaped the benefits of Johan’s wisdom and experienced a rebirth, becoming the world's most popular and victorious cycling team. In Johan's first year at the helm, Alberto Contador captured both the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana, and in the process became the fifth cyclist in history to win all three Grand Tours! While 2008 was a historic year, 2009 was even more memorable! Lance Armstrong made his famed pro-cycling comeback and joined Team Astana to reunite with his long-time mentor. While having a multi-leader approach to the Tour is often times the downfall for most teams, Johan turned the internal competition into the most successful Tour de France squad. Team Astana dominated - Alberto Contador won his second Tour de France title, Lance Armstrong's impressive comeback was topped off with a 3rd place overall finish, the Team won the Best Team Classification, the Team won the TTT and Alberto added two stage wins!
A new chapter begins in 2010 with Johan continuing to lead Lance Armstrong and the newly formed Team RadioShack. With 8 out of 9 members of the 2009 Tour de France squad following Johan to the new team, the team is stacked with riders who thrive under the Bruyneel cycling structure, making the possibility of Johan winning his tenth Tour in 2010 very realistic!
In total, Johan’s teams have won an unprecedented 13 Grand Tours (9 Tours de France, 2 Giros d’Italia, 2 Vueltas a Espana), dominated the major US races, and stood on the top step throughout Europe and Asia. He will always be remembered for not only what he has achieved, but how – with hard work, class and professionalism. He has created a dynasty and produced cycling legends, leaving enthusiasts to only believe that Johan Bruyneel is in fact a legend himself.
Getting to Know Johan:
Birthday: August 23, 1964
Hometown: Izegem, Belgium
Current Residence: Madrid, Spain
Family: Wife – Eva Maria, Daughter – Victoria, Son - Christian
Hero: Father
Education: BA, Marketing
Best Cycling Experience: Winning a stage in the 1993 Tour de France in memory of his father
Scariest Cycling Experience: Crashing and falling off a mountain in the 1996 Tour de France
Interesting Fact: Fluent in 6 languages (Dutch, English, Spanish, French, Italian, German)
"After I was diagnosed with cancer and was trying to make a comeback, Johan was the first person who told me that I could not only return to the sport, but win the Tour de France. This wasn't some complex motivational trick or complex psychological strategy. Johan looked deep into me and understood something. And whatever he saw changed my life." - Lance Armstrong, Seven-Time Tour de France Winner
"It's simple. I wouldn't have won one Tour de France without Johan let alone seven in a row." - Lance Armstrong, Seven-Time Tour de France Winner
"We [Lance & Johan] are more than brothers. We both understand each other so well. If we were brothers we would be twins." - Lance Armstrong, Seven-Time Tour de France Winner
“I learned huge amounts about the sport and racing from Johan. He was always an excellent director in the years that I spent with him. I realize how hard it was for him to balance the needs of riders on the team last year, and I still have a very respectful relationship with him.” - Alberto Contador , Two-Time Tour de France Winner
"His strong instincts that continually strengthen his self confidence have made him the legend that he is today." - ROAD Magazine
"So for me and some of the younger riders it's like: 'We're here with Johan Bruyneel, if we can't develop and be better cyclists under him, then we're never going to do it'." - Sam Bewley, Professional Cyclist
"You can be on the bus and it can be raining and everyone is like 'this sucks' and then Johan comes on and he a motivator. He is able to change things around. Every race I ever did where he was the director, it was amazing. Maybe you weren't riding so well or whatever - he'll just say one little thing to you or the group and it just changes the whole group." - Jason McCartney, Professional Cyclist
"The exodus away from Team Astana by these riders is because Johan Bruyneel is the obvious manager of the new Team Radio Shack. Johan Bruyneel’s teams have been the most successful stage race and grand tour teams of the last decade. Johan is probably the first choice as Team Manager for almost all the riders in the professional peloton today." - Bob Roll, Cycling Commentator
"Johan Bruyneel could inspire a tortoise to sprint! Hist tactical reflexes and sharp coaching eyes have honed his athletes into the most calculating winning machines of all time. As a coach he has found no rivals and as a professional team director he plots the route to success for those lucky enough to be led by him." - Phil Liggett, Cycling Commentator
"In a sport where even the greatest riders and teams lose much more often than they win, Johan Bruyneel has carved out a remarkable record of victory as a team director - and his honest, behind-the-scenes stories show the way to success in cycling and in life itself." - Eddy Merckx, Five-Time Tour de France Winner
"Johan Bruyneel is a madman behind the wheel. He is also the strategist behind one of the most amazing episodes of dominance in recent sports history. You have to lack a pulse not to be inspired." - Robin Williams, Academy Award Winning Actor, Comedian & Cycling Aficionado
"In the 2001 Tour de France I spent a day with Johan Bruyneel, who was coach, driver, nutrionist, TV commentator, and negotiatior with cycling officialdom - all at a frenetic pace." - Phil Knight, Cofounder and Chairman, Nike
"Just met Johan Bruyneel in Colorado Springs last night and heard his stories of how he helped create the greatest Tour de France champion in history. His story was so simple and human. It reminded me that there are no amount of numbers in the logbook that can replace heart, precise planning and total belief in possibility." - Mark Allen , Six-Time Hawaii Ironman Champion
"Johan is the Vince Lombardi of cycling. He has an uncanny ability to identify, talent, nurture and support talent, and allow every athlete to perform at his or her highest level. In a competitive setting, he is a brilliant strategist and tactician. Put simplye, Johan has the complete tool kit for winning!" - Thomas Weisel, Founder & Chairman, USA Cycling Development Foundation
"Not only were his cycling stories entertaining and motivating, more importantly, the message about the impact of effective teamwork and leadership was right on target for our event." - Lynn Pederson, Vice President, Windermere
"Johan's visit to AMD was a once in a lifetime experience for cycling fans and non-fans alike to learn about leadership, teamwork and winning that went above and beyond the Tour de France and Lance Armstrong." - Dave Kroll, Vice President, AMD
"Johan said at the beginning of his speech that he wasn't trying to be an inspirational speaker, but I think he was underestimating the power of his talk. It is an inspiring opportunity to hear someone like Johan who has accomplished so much explain what he has learned thanks to some of his experiences, and to do it in such a personal way." - Peter Everett , Marketing Director, Cereal Partners Worldwide (Nestle & General Mills)
Teams
- SEFB 1989
- Lotto 1990-1991
- ONCE 1992-1995
- Rabobank 1997
- ONCE 1998
1988
- Izegem
- Tour de la CEE, Stage 1
1989
- Berlare
- Fièche Nieloise
- Tour de la CEE, Stage 7
- Tour of Switzerland, Stage 2
- Tour of Switzerland, Stage 10
- Wavre
1990
- Herselt
- Tour de la CEE
- Tour de l’Avenir
- Tour du Vaucluse, Stage 3
1991
- Critèrium de Geraardsbergen
- Grand Prix de Frankfurt
- Grand Prix du Midi Libre, Stage 3
- Tour du Pays Basque, Stage 5
1992
- Tour of Spain, Stage 12
- Coppa Placci
- Grand Prix des Nations
- Rund um den Henninger Turm
1993
- Tour de France, Stage 6
- Critèrium de Geraardsbergen
- Semaine Catalane
1994
- Boland Bank Tour, Stage 3
- Tour de la Rioja, Stage 4
1995
- Tour de France, Stage 7
- Critèrium d’Alost
- Grand Prix du Midi Libre, Stage 5
1996
- Critèrium de Peer
- Hofbrau Cup, Stage 3
1997
- Flèche Manuroise
Teams
- U.S. Postal Service 1999-2004
- Discovery Channel 2005-2007
1999
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Prologue
- Tour de France, Stage 8
- Tour de France, Stage 9
- Tour de France, Stage 19
- Circuit de la Sarthe, Stage 4
- Dauphinè Libèrè, Prologue
- First Union Classic
- Four Days of Dunkirk, Best Young Rider
- Redlands Classic
- Route de Sud, Stage 4
2000
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Stage 19
- Grand Prix Eddy Merckx
2001
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Stage 10
- Tour de France, Stage 11
- Tour de France, Stage 18
- Ghent-Wevelgem
2002
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Stage 11
- Tour de France, Stage 12
- Tour de France, Stage 19
- U.S. National Road Championship
- Vuelta a Murcia
2003
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Stage 4
- Tour de France, Stage 15
- Tour of Spain
- Tour of Spain, Stage 20
2004
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Stage 4
- Tour de France, Stage 13
- Tour de France, Stage 15
- Tour de France, Stage 16
- Tour de France, Stage 17
- Tour de France, Stage 19
- Three Days of De Panne
- Tour de Georgia
- Tour de Georgia, Stage 3
- Tour de Georgia, Stage 4
2005
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Best Young Rider
- Tour de France, Stage 4
- Tour de France, Stage 15
- Tour de France, Stage 17
- Tour de France, Stage 20
- Giro d’Italia
- Giro d’Italia, Stage 11
- Tour of Spain, Stage 6
- Dauphinè Libèrè, Points Classification
- Dauphinè Libèrè, Team Classification
- Dauphinè Libèrè, Prologue
- Dauphinè Libèrè, Stage 7
- Eneco Tour of Benelux, Stage 1
- Eneco Tour of Benelux, Stage 5
- GP Ouest-France
- Tour of Australia, Team Classification
- Tour de Georgia
- Tour de Georgia, Stage 5
- Volta a Catalunya
2006
- Tour de France, Stage 12
- Giro d’Italia, Combination Classification
- Giro d’Italia, Prologue
- Tour of Spain, King of the Mountains
- Tour of Spain, Stage 11
- Tour of Spain, Stage 17
- Tour of Spain, Team Classification
- Belgium National Time Trial Championship
- Japan National Road Championship
- Japan National Time Trial Championship
- U.S. National Road Championship
- United Kingdom National Cyclo-Cross Championship
- Deutschland Tour, Best Young Rider
- Deutschland Tour, Prologue
- Eneco Tour of Benelux, Stage 4
- Tour of Austria
- Sachsen Tour International
- Three Days of De Panne
- Three Days of De Panne, King of the Mountains
- Three Days of De Panne, Stage 1
- Three Days of De Panne, Stage 4
- Tour de Pologne, Stage 1
- Tour de Romandie, Prologue
- Tour of California, Stage 2
- Tour of California, Stage 5
2007
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Best Young Rider
- Tour de France, Team Classification
- Tour de France, Stage 14
- Tour de France, Stage 19
- Tour of Spain, Stage 14
- U.S. National Road Championship
- Belgian National Road Championship
- Russian National Time Trial Championship
- Paris-Nice
- Paris-Nice, Best Young Rider
- Paris-Nice, Stage 4
- Paris-Nice, Stage 5
- Paris-Nice, Stage 7
- Three Days of De Panne, Stage 4
- Tour de Georgia
- Tour de Georgia, Best Young Rider
- Tour de Georgia, Team Classification
- Tour de Georgia, Stage 3
- Tour de Georgia, Stage 4
- Tour de Georgia, Stage 5
- Tour de l’Ain, Stage 2
- Tour de Suisse, Mountains Classification
- Tour de Suisse, Stage 6
- Tour of Austria
- Tour of Austria, Stage 5
- Tour of Austria, Stage 7
- Tour of Belgium
- Tour of Belgium, Stage 3
- Tour of California
- Tour of California, Prologue
- Tour of California, Stage 5
- Tour of Missouri
- Tour of Missouri, Stage 2
- Tour of Missouri, Stage 3
- Tour of Qinghai Lake, Points Classification
- Tour of Qinghai Lake, Stage 1
- Tour of Qinghai Lake, Stage 3
- Tour of Qinghai Lake, Stage 5
- Tour of Qinghai Lake, Stage 6
- Tour of Qinghai Lake, Stage 8
- Tour of Qinghai Lake, Stage 9
- Volta a Catalunya, Stage 3
- Vuelta a la Comunidad Valenciana, Stage 4
- Vuelta a Mallorca, Metas Volantes
- Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla y Leon
- Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla y Leon, Combination Classification
- Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla y Leon, Spanish Rider Classification
- Vuelta Ciclista a Castilla y Leon, Stage 4
Teams
- Astana 2008-2009
2008
- Vuelta a Espana
- Giro d’Italia
- Vuelta a Espana, Stage 20
- Vuelta a Espana, Stage 14
- Vuelta a Espana, Stage 13
- Vuelta a Espana, Stage 5
- Tour of California
- Tour of California, Stage 5
- Pais-Vasco
- Pais-Vasco, Stage 1
- Pais-Vasco, Stage 6
- Castilla y Leon
- Castilla y Leon, Stage 1
- Castilla y Leon, Stage 4
- Tour de Romandie
- Tour de Romandie, Stage 1
- Tour de Romandie, Stage 3
- Grand Prix of Istanbul
- Campina Ronde van het Groene Hart
- Vuelta a Murcia, Stage 2
- Tour of Algarve, Stage 7
- Dauphiné Libéré, Prologue
- Cascade Cycling Classic
- Cascade Cycling Classic, Stage 3
- Tour of Austria, Stage 5
- Tour de White Rock Road Race
- Tour de Wallonie
- Clasica a los Puertos
- Military World Time Trial Championships
- Russian Road Race Championships
- Russian Time Trial Championships
- Kazakhstan Road Race Championships
- Kazakhstan Time Trial Championships
- Lithuania Road Race Championships
- Portugal Time Trial Championships
2009
- Tour de France
- Tour de France, Teams Classification
- Tour de France, Stage 18
- Tour de France, Stage 15
- Tour de France, Stage 4
- Giro d'Italia, Teams Classification
- Curacao
- Chrono des Nations
- Bavikhove
- Surhuisterveen
- Heerlen
- Stipthout
- Nevada City Classic
- Tour de Luxembourg, Prologue
- Tour of the Gila
- Tour of the Gila, Stage 3
- Tour of the Gila, Stage 1
- Giro del Trentino, Stage 1
- Sea Otter Classic Road Race
- Pais-Vasco
- Pais-Vasco, Stage 6
- Pais-Vasco, Stage 3
- Castilla y Leon
- Castilla y Leon, Stage 2
- Tirreno-Adriatico, Stage 5
- Paris-Nice, Stage 6
- Paris-Nice, Stage 1
- Tour of California
- Tour of California, Stage 6
- Tour of Algarve
- Tour of Algarve, Stage 4
- Spain Time Trial Championships
- Slovenia Time Trial Championships
Blackbird Media - Book Recommendations from Johan Bruyneel
Sports Business Radio - Feature Guest Johan Bruyneel
The Story with Dick Gordon (NPR) - Living the Dream (Fat Cyclist)
Team Astana Website - A Tribute to Johan Bruyneel & the 2008-2009 Astana Cycling Team
CyclingNews.com - Bruyneel on Contador, Armstrong and Le Monde's Accusations
Bruyneel Family - Holiday Video Message
Bicycling.com Photo Gallery - The Fat Cyclist's Dream Ride with Lance
Video - Johan Reacts to Ben Stiller's StillerStrong Campaign
Johan's Blog - Dear Fat Cyclist - Part II
Bicycling.com Podcast - Johan & FK Day on World Bicycle Relief
Haimar Zubeldia - Bruyneel was Factor in Choice of RadioShack over Astana
Video Reaction - Johan on False KCF Claims
Team RadioShack - Roster Complete
Eva Perez - The Woman Behind the Mastermind - Part II
Bicycling.com Blog - One Bike, A World of Opportunities
Ask Johan - November 13, 2009
Eva Perez - The Woman Behind the Mastermind - Part I
Bicycling.com Blog - Johan Goes to Africa
Ask Johan - Segment II (November 6, 2009)
Bicycling.com Blog - A Ride Worth a Million
Ask Johan - Segment I
Exclusive Interview - Johan on the Worlds, Olympics & Off-Season Plans
Velonews - A Conversation with Johan Bruyneel
Looking Back - The 1999 Yellow Jersey Story
The Drive with Steve Jaxon - Johan Bruyneel @ Training Camp
In the Driver's Seat - Johan Bruyneel "A Man of Many Talents"
Press Release - Johan Bruyneel Receives 2009 Flanders-America Award
Press Release - Bernalillo County Teams Up With Johan Bruyneel Cycling Academy For "Bikes for Kids" Event
Santa Rosa Press Democrat - Ex-Pro Cyclist Bruyneel Has Done Well With Road Less Traveled
Adelaide Now - Behind the Legend Part 5: Johan Bruyneel
Reuters - Bruyneel Relishing New Challenge at Astana
La Dernière Heure - Johan Bruyneel à Livre Ouvert
Radio 1 Interview (Dutch) - "Alleen Winnen Telt"
Universal Sports - Bruyneel Braces for Challenging Season
Johan Bruyneel Cycling Academy - 2008 Recap
Team Astana Interview - Johan Bruyneel Prepares Team Astana for 2009
The TODAY Show - World Bicycle Relief Profile
Press Release - Lance Armstrong Reunites with Johan Bruyneel
The Impact of the World Bicycle Relief - Rhoda Katite and Frank and Nebo
The Adventure Show - Interview with Mike Falcon
Brazilian Cycling Magazine - VO2 O Midas Do Tour
Het Nieuwsblad - "We Kicken Allebei Op Wat Onmogelijk Lijkt"
Bruyneel's Take - Back in the Lead for Stage 9
Bruyneel's Take - We Are Back
Ask Johan - Vuelta Edition Answers
Sports Byline USA - Interview with Ron Barr
NPR Interview - Only A Game
Bloomberg TV - Night Talk with Mike Schneider
Radio Interview - Johan on KGO San Francisco
Video Highlights - Johan on VERSUS (Tour de France)
Bloomberg TV - Night Talk with Mike Schneider (Click Video Link on Right Side)
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Tour Wrap-Up
Radio Interview - Johan on KGO San Francisco
SPITS Interview - Erin Geloven is het Geheim (Page 12 & 13)
Video Highlights - Johan on VERSUS (Tour de France)
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Climbing to Glory
Q & A Video - Johan Visits San Diego Trek Bicycle Superstore
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Cohesion Key for CSC
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Alps Take a Toll
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Gotta Go Like Hell
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Who Will Win?
San Diego Union Tribune - Even Non-Tour Winners Drawn to Bruyneel
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Put on the brakes, Mark!
Q & A Video - Johan Visits Google
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - CSC or Lotto?
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Evans in Yellow Too Soon
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Bruyneel Speaks Out
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Team Strengths & Weaknesses
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Columbia's Leadout Yields Big Results
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - As Others Falter, Cadel Evans Solid
ABC Radio National - Sunday Extra with Johan Bruyneel *Last part of broadcast
The Australian - Tour de Lance ("We Might as Well Win" Excerpt)
BikeRadar.com - Summer Reading: Tour de France
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Menchov Mess-Up
Fox 6 Milwaukee Interview - New Book by Johan Bruyneel
Road Bike Action Interview - We Might as Well Write
ESPN.com Interview - Q&A with Johan Bruyneel
A Letter from Johan - Guess Who Lost the Tour de France this Year?
Johan's Bicycling.com Tour de France Blog - Who Will Win the 2008 Tour?
Daily Peloton - "We Might as Well Win" Book Review
The Oregonian - Author Reading: Tour de France Innovator Johan Bruyneel
New York Times PLAY - Bruyneel on the Sidelines, No Regret in Sight
Houston Chronicle - Tour Has Void Without Bruyneel
USA Today Interview - French Love Losers, says 8-Win Tour Team Leaders
Toronto Star Book Review - Armstrong's Coach a Sponge of Information
JBCA Scores Big Win - Van Vooren Wins Tour of Penn Prologue
VeloNews.com Interview - Bruyneel Book Hits Stands
Interview with Chris Brewer - Johan Talks Book and Team Astana
Fox Austin - Interview with Johan
Washington Post Express - Johan in DC Area
Austin American-Statesman - Johan in Austin
Pez Cycling News - Interview with Johan
Cycling.TV Interview - Johan at the Dauphiné Libéré
VERSUS Video - Cyclysm Sundays Feature
Pez Cycling News - Bruyneel: The Book
VeloNews - “Bruyneel: We’re seeing the birth of a great champion”
Press Release - Johan joins World Bicycle Relief Board
Book Review - BicyclingPaper.com reviews “We Might as Well Win”
“We often forget that the bike is used for more than sport; for many people it’s an invaluable part of everyday life.” - JOHAN BRUYNEEL
As a World Bicycle Relief (WBR) Board Member, Johan is committed to giving back to the less fortunate, who rely on the bicycle for basic transportation needs. An initiative founded by SRAM Corporation in 2005, World Bicycle Relief specializes in large-scale, comprehensive bicycle programs by providing supply chain management, technical knowledge and logistics expertise to poverty relief and disaster assistance initiatives. To date, nearly 50,000 new bicycles have been provided as part of a completed program in Sri Lanka and several major current projects in Africa.
To learn more about World Bicycle Relief and join Johan in his efforts, please visit WorldBicycleRelief.org
Videos from World Bicycle Relief can be found on Johan's YouTube World Bicycle Relief playlist.
Read Johan's experiences from the Million Dollar Ride on his Bicycling.com blog:
Johan’s relationship with Lance Armstrong goes beyond their historic seven Tours de France. The Belgian and native Texan were once brought together by their common passion to win bike races. Now, eleven years after their first Tour victory, Johan is still committed to helping Lance win, both on AND off the bike!
Johan’s 2007 commitment to the Lance Armstrong Foundation saw his Discovery Channel Team riders partner with fans, resulting in over $30,000 for cancer research and the opportunity for two lucky cancer survivors to meet Lance at the Ride for the Roses. In 2009, Johan's Team Astana joined LIVESTRONG's Global Cancer campaign, creating the website Ride For LIVESTRONG which served to educate fans about cancer in countries throughout the world, give people the opportunity to make a contribution in honor, support or memory of an individual affected by cancer and enter a race kilometer fight against cancer contest. In total, Johan Bruyneel has helped to raise over 310,000 for LIVESTRONG.
To learn more about the Lance Armstrong Foundation, please visit www.livestrong.org
LiveStrong Challenge - Johan Helps Raise Over $180,000 for Lance Armstrong Foundation