Honestly, I am on the fence about the whole thing.
The story of a cancer survivor becoming TdF winner - even one time - would be great.
I have several cancer-survivor friends who ride. They inspire me every day.
I'm not upset - not really - that he doped. I think the majority of serious level cyclists do. I have a friend with an amazing son, I can see this kid as part of a TdF team someday, no joke. I hope doping isn't as big a problem as I think it is.
Then too... if doping is as prevalent as I think it is, then Lance is still the winner. Or the best doper of the dopes.
I agree too, I don't like his manner. He does come off as snobby.
So for myself - on the fence. I see positives and negatives. Livestrong.org, I understand, is a great organization. I am hopeful that the positives in what he has done with his cycling career and influence outweigh the negatives.



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