Lance Armstrong

I think it's better we downplay our chances. I think we should cherish this role as the underdog, because it's read more

I think it's better we downplay our chances. I think we should cherish this role as the underdog, because it's the perfect way to ride this race.

Two things scare me. The first is getting hurt. But that's not nearly as scary as the second, which is read more

Two things scare me. The first is getting hurt. But that's not nearly as scary as the second, which is losing.

During our lives we're faced with so many elements as well, we experience so many setbacks, and fight such a read more

During our lives we're faced with so many elements as well, we experience so many setbacks, and fight such a hand-to-hand battle with failure, head down in the rain, just trying to stay upright and have a little hope. The Tour isn't just a bike race, it tests you mentally, physically, and even morally. -Lance Armstrong.

It's a strange climb ... long but not very steep, so you can keep 30, 40, 50 guys, and they read more

It's a strange climb ... long but not very steep, so you can keep 30, 40, 50 guys, and they can take shots at you from the back.

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it read more

Pain is temporary. It may last a minute, or an hour, or a day, or a year, but eventually it will subside and something else will take its place. If I quit, however, it lasts forever.