I was under the impression this was S.O.P. for Lance's rides: Huge bucks gets you a semi-private ride, not so huge bucks gets you close during a big group ride the next day. (for the not so $$ there is a crew that makes you drop back after your turn riding near Lance. My old boss didn't get to talk to him, but did get to ride near him before being told to drop back and let someone else up)