If you ever get a second chance in life for something, you've got to go all the way.

The last thing I'll say for the people that don't believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics, I'm sorry for you. I'm sorry you can't dream big and I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles.

I thought I knew what fear was, until I heard the words 'You have cancer'.

I take nothing for granted. I now have only good days, or great days.

It can't be any simpler: the farewell is going to be on the Champs-Elysees.

I have been dealing with claims that I cheated and had an unfair advantage in winning my seven Tours since 1999.

Make an obstacle an opportunity, make a negative a positive.