since everyone else was/is doing it, the way l see it... he's still THE MAN for winning like he did...there's a road way in these parts called Skyline Drive --- it's not even remotely close to what they climb during TDF mountain stages and l can hardly pedal up those hills unless l'm in super granny gear and in tip top shape -- these guys are haulin some serious ass up mountains that absolutely dwarf what l ride. hats off to them