Eleven years ago in Philadelphia, he was the first (and only) cyclist to win the million dollar Thrift Drug Triple Crown -- a series of three tough races in Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Philly involving very different skills that no one rider could possibly master. Heh. I was at the finish line (and the rest of the race, too) to watch him accept that million dollar check. It took me two days to get my voice back.
Now, having fought back from the ultimate precipice, he's the first (and very possibly the only) cyclist to win six Tours de France. In a row.
Congratulations, Lance!!!!
