



Armstrong is a true legend. To pull off a ride up Mt. Ventoux that kept himself on the podium. And to produce such a stellar Tour de France after being away from the top level of cycling for years, was simply legendary. I was able to ride with him before the Tour. I was able to spin with him during his warm up for his first Road victory of 2009 the Nevada City Classic, one of his pre-tour prep events. It was just him and I and 2 of his team mates. I can tell you from first hand experience that Armstrong is one of a kind, a true legend of cycling.