Discovery Channel Celebrates Its Pro Cycling Team With 'Watch With The World' Programming Event, THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG

Discovery Channel Celebrates Its Pro Cycling Team With 'Watch With The World' Programming Event, THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG

In-Depth Global Special Takes Viewers into the Power and Physiology of Armstrong's Physique and Training; Premieres June 27 in 160 Countries and 35 Languages

SILVER SPRING, Md., June 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Gearing up for the July 2 start of the Tour de France and Lance Armstrong's historic final attempt to win a seventh title, Discovery Channel presents an exclusive hour-long special, THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG, to premiere in primetime in 160 countries and 35 languages on June 27, 2005 at 8PM ET. THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG, Discovery's fourth "Watch with the World" event, gives viewers unprecedented access to a cultural phenomenon and world-class athlete and the teamwork behind his extraordinary success.

THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG takes an in-depth look at the record- holding champion's superhuman physiology and training techniques. Did you know that raising only his thumb while riding at full speed adds 20 grams of drag, costing him precious time? Or that Lance's lungs have more than double the oxygen capacity of the average man and his heart is one-third larger? He even saves a full minute and a half over a 200km stage of the Tour de France due to the aerodynamics of his Trek Madone bicycle. The special profiles Lance's personal and professional evolution, from cancer survivor to six-time Tour de France winner, with a focus on his extraordinary athleticism, dedication to perfection and passion for technology. Featuring interviews with coaches, aerodynamicists, physiologists and Lance himself, as well as incorporating the latest computer-generated imagery, THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG is an adrenaline-fueled look into his incredible success.

In addition to THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG, Discovery Channel, TLC, Travel Channel, FitTV, The Science Channel, Discovery Health Channel and Discovery HD Theater will air a slate of special programming in the United States, with each network bringing a different point of view on the Tour -- the sport, the science of biking and Armstrong's amazing athleticism.

Beginning on June 6, Discovery will unveil "Chasing # 7," a seven-week long campaign leading up to the Tour de France, which features a series of minute-long segments airing at 8PM and 11PM nightly across Discovery's U.S. networks. Celebrities, renowned athletes and cycling enthusiasts, including Sheryl Crow, Dennis Haysbert, Rita Wilson, Sugar Ray Leonard, Amanda Beard, Gabrielle Reece, Laura Dern, Ben Harper and ESPN's Chris Fowler, host the segments, which feature insider views into the training, equipment and technology that will propel the Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team's assault on the Tour de France.

Discovery.com will feature a Tour de France map, event history, rules and dispatches, and will support an online sweepstakes offering a grand prize Trek Tour for two to the final days of the 2005 Tour de France. In addition, Discovery is expanding the fan website, http://www.teamdiscoverychannel.com/, to provide fans with news, daily updates from the road, bios of the cyclists, photos and video clips.

THE SCIENCE OF LANCE ARMSTRONG is the fourth program showcased as a Discovery Channel "Watch with the World" special. Discovery's "Watch with the World" initiatives began in 1999 as groundbreaking global documentary programs that air "same day, same primetime" format, with a host of complementary content available across Discovery's international media and business platforms. Discovery Channel's first "Watch with the World" program was CLEOPATRA'S PALACE: IN SEARCH OF A LEGEND, which was watched by approximately 30 million viewers worldwide. From unveiling the ruins of an ancient queen's palace, Discovery's "Watch with the World" specials have taken viewers to the far reaches of Siberia to witness the RAISING OF THE MAMMOTH, to the other- worldly realm of space science with INSIDE THE SPACE STATION.

Discovery Communications is the leading global real-world media and entertainment company. Discovery has grown from its core property, the Discovery Channel, first launched in the United States in 1985, to current global operations in more than 160 countries and territories with 1.2 billion cumulative subscribers. DCI's over 90 networks of distinctive programming represent 21 entertainment brands including TLC, Animal Planet, Travel Channel, Discovery Health Channel, Discovery Kids, Discovery Times Channel, The Science Channel, Military Channel, Discovery Home Channel, Discovery en Español, Discovery HD Theater and FitTV. DCI's other properties consist of Discovery Education and Discovery Commerce, which operates 120 Discovery Channel retail stores. DCI also distributes BBC America in the United States. DCI's ownership consists of four shareholders: Liberty Media Corporation (NYSE:L), Cox Communications, Inc., Advance/Newhouse Communications and John S. Hendricks, the Company's Founder and Chairman.

Source: Discovery Channel

CONTACT: Elizabeth Hillman of the Discovery Channel, +1-240-662-2664, or Elizabeth_Hillman@discovery.com

Web site: http://www.discovery.com/ http://www.teamdiscoverychannel.com/

NOTE TO EDITORS: For full program descriptions and images, please visit Discovery Channel Pro Cycling Team at www.press.discovery.com.

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