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[QUOTE="borninansonia, post: 5031969, member: 184"]
I contend that winning 7 consecutive Tours of France is one of the most difficult accomplishments in sports.

147 days of racing, in all sorts of weather, against the best in the world, descending some of the most difficult technical mountain roads in the world, and Lance never made a mistake*.  The mental discipline he had was key to his success.

I recall one difficult mountain descent when the rider in front of him slid out and Lance, probably going 40+mph had to swerve his bike off the road and continued riding.  (We need a better writer than me to describe the difficultly of his move).

When I ask young people who the best bicyclists are, few mention Lance.  And if I ask almost anyone who the most accomplished, amazing multi-year athletes were, no one would mention Lance.

Lance is the most underrated athlete in American sports.

*he was protected by George Hincapie, the best domestique in Tour history.  Lance helped make George the best.
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