I'm going on record right here and now....to say that Lance is off a bit when compared to prior tours...not in terms of fitness, but I think he's lost just a bit perhaps due to age. He's been on top now for awhile, and soon the inevitable crack will come. It happened to Bernard Hinault at this stage in his career as well. Lance has more wealth than Bernard ever dreamed(which is a distraction)..plus he's dealt with cancer, chemo, radiation, and the asscociated stress that comes with all that. I just think he's off and perhaps ready to slip. Lest we forget that Indurain won the Dauphine the same year that he cracked in '96. I could be wrong...but I think it's close to happening to Lance. I hate to doubt him of all people.