[His performance was a remarkable turnaround by a man whose life has been defined by a remarkable turnaround, his recovery from cancer. Yes, Armstrong won this race a year ago, but just barely, by 61 seconds. Although Ullrich crashed in the final time trial -- taking out a row of hay bales in the pouring rain -- it was the Texan who appeared to be on the slippery slope. His powers seemed to be waning.] It was a very serious wake-up call, ... I think he took a few things for granted last year. |
Another issue here is that the code of ethics, the proper protocols were not followed properly in this matter. The only purpose is to damage Lance's image. Normally, a matter like this is handled via the correct organs of the sport, not just published in a newspaper with leaked information. But we've been through all of this before, so many accusations. So it's not a surprise. We're used to it. |
But don't make me say that Lance has already decided what he will do with the rest of his career. That said, we speak for 15 minutes on the phone every day, and for 13 of those we talk about cycling. |
definitely an open possibility, I know he is on the bike. |
Everyone has to judge for themselves, ... Lance realizes where he is now is because of the Tour de France and what the race has given him. I think he's also given a lot back and that the Tour wouldn't be where it is today without a big U.S. champion. It's sad that certain people cannot recognize that. |
For the first time the entire Tour, |
George is a total professional and I expect him to be in top form for his next objective, the Tour de France. |
He absolutely wants to be part of the training camp in December and wants to get fit to compete with the guys there. |
He absolutely wants to be part of the training camp in December, and wants to get fit to compete with the guys there, |
He absolutely wants to be part of the training camp in December, and wants to get fit to compete with the guys there. |
He began training again three weeks after the Tour de France ended. It is clear he is hungry for cycling. ... He could feel a need to prove to the world he is the strongest and that it isn't due to any banned substance. |
He got back on the bike to train three weeks after the end of the Tour de France, |
He has another Tour in his legs yet |
He proved in the past that he can deal with that. He is at his maximum under pressure, |
He proved in the past that he can deal with that. He is at his maximum under pressure. Physically and mentally he can deal with a lot. |