Lance Armstrong is hoping his comeback will indeed start in Australia.
The seven-time Tour de France winner wants to return to elite racing in January on the Tour Down Under even though he's not eligible to return until Feb. 1, 2009. The race in Australia runs from Jan. 20-25.
Armstrong said Monday he's hoping authorities will grant him an exemption and allow him to ride.
"It's my hope that I get down there," Armstrong said by phone from Marfa, Texas. "We'll respect whatever decision they come down with."
The International Cycling Union requires riders coming out of retirement to be in the sport's anti-doping …
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