Lance Armstrong memorabilia is a popular collectible among cycling enthusiasts and sports merchandise collectors. As the world's only seven time winner of the Tour de France, Lance Armstrong has one of the most recognized names in modern sports. He is respected and admired for both his unique cycling achievements and his brave, well-publicized battle with cancer.
Collecting Lance Armstrong Memorabilia
Fans can select from among many different types of collectibles that commemorate the cyclist's racing career and other aspects of his life.
Cycling Memorabilia
- Art.com carries one poster that includes Armstrong riding with other cyclists.
- Grandstand Sports specializes in autographed sports memorabilia, and carries a variety of Lance Armstrong photographs, publications, lithographs, and posters.
- The Autograph Source carries items that will appeal to serious collectors of Armstrong memorabilia including signed jerseys, jackets, framed art, magazine covers, and other valuable items.
Livestrong Merchandise
- The Lance Armstrong Foundation's Livestrong Store is the only authorized resource for the popular yellow Livestrong bracelets. The store also carries official Livestrong apparel, notebooks, pet collars, blankets, and other merchandise.
- You can help the Lance Armstrong Foundation by purchasing Livestrong merchandise from other vendors. A portion of each sale goes to the foundation.
Books
- Barnes and Noble carries large selections of books written by and about Armstrong's cycling career and battle with cancer.
- You can also order a number of different books on Armstrong from the Pedaling History Bicycle Museum's online bicycle boutique.
Museum Exhibits
Some of the most interesting collectibles from Armstrong's storied cycling career are held in museum collections. If you find yourself near one of the following museums, take advantage of the opportunity to see one-of-a-kind Armstrong memorabilia.
- The Wisconsin Innovation exhibit at the Wisconsin Historical Museum includes the bicycle that Lance Armstrong rode to victory in the 2003 Tour de France. The bicycle was manufactured by the Trek Bicycle Corporation, which is based in Waterloo, Wisconsin.
- The Galleria of Sports Heroes at the Fisherman's Wharf Wax Museum in San Francisco features a life-size wax figure of Lance Armstrong, along with numerous other American sports celebrities such as Willie Mays, Joe Montana, Tiger Woods, Steve Young, and others.
- The Trek 5500 bicycle that Armstrong rode to victory in the 2000 Tour de France is on exhibit at the Smithsonian National Museum of American History.
Building Your Collection
Collecting Lance Armstrong memorabilia can be a fun and rewarding hobby for those who are interested in cycling and sports-related collecting. Building your collection is a great way to pay tribute to the cyclist's exciting career and continuing work in the fight against cancer.
