I raced because I was paid to do a job and I felt like I had to do the job. Number two: I raced because I loved the process, I loved training, getting ready for the race, I loved all of that. And number three I raced for my memories. Regardless of what somebody wants to give or take away, you can't take my memories.

Truth is, a triathlete won the Tour de France seven times.

How many times do I have to say it? … Well, it can't be any clearer than 'I've never taken drugs.'

Portland, Oregon won't build a mile of road without a mile of bike path. You can commute there, even with that weather, all the time.

I didn't invent the culture, but I didn't try to stop the culture.

Knowledge is power, community is strength and positive attitude is everything

Cycling is so hard, the suffering is so intense, that it’s absolutely cleansing. The pain is so deep and strong that a curtain descends over your brain….Once; someone asked me what pleasure I took in riding for so long. ‘PLEASURE???? I said.’ ‘I don’t understand the question.’ I didn’t do it for the pleasure; I did it for the pain.