There was certainly a dishonesty there that I think is totally regrettable and inexcusable. The ringleading, the bullying: not totally true.

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

I love this race from the very depths of my heart. It gives me motivation and it transcendsme like nothing else in the world.

Winning is about heart, not just legs. It's got to be in the right place.

The team wasn't just riders. It was the mechanics, masseurs, chefs, soigneurs, and doctors. But the most important man on the team may have been the chiropractor.

I'm cycling to take cancer message worldwide.

It's nice to win. I'll never win again. I may have to take up golf - take on Tiger.