At this point of my life, I'm not out to protect anybody. I'm out to protect seven people, and they all have the last name Armstrong.

I joined the swim team when I was 12, and I was the worst kid in the pool - I was put with a group of 7-year-olds.

I don't need a field of a thousand people. Anybody can tell you that whoever needs help, I'm happy to help.

Well, you better ride like you stole something 'cause you are about to win a stage in the Tour de Fance.

Cycling is a sport of the open road and spectators are lining that road.

It gave me a chance to re-evaluate my life and my career. Cancer certainly gives things a new perspective. I would not have won the Tour de France if I had not had cancer. It gave me new strength and focus.

If I can't face my accusers, that's a joke. We did that in medieval times.