PANTANI - Greg LeMond Interview - CLIP (DVD Special Feature)

Edited On AVID MEDIA COMPOSER 6

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[derekhenderson]

Greg was absolutely the greatest rider of his generation, barring that shooting accident he could have had 5 tour wins, as there was no one in his class from the mid to late 80s. His TT in Paris against Fignon was poetic, a real masterclass in bike riding. Great to see him flourishing again, a real good guy with still tons to offer the world of cycling. .Power too you Greg.

[johntechwriter]

Watching Greg blossom as his reputation is vindicated is so gratifying. I take pride in riding my Lemond bike. Class always tells.

[bryanaulisio]

Greg is a very smart, tough guy. He represents everything right with professional cycling, and is an American Hero.

[gypxp]

It is pleasing to see him happy with his life after competitive cycling and with his reputation intact.

[forresthaggertychannel]

I love Greg Lemond. I started watching him in 1986 and because of him I still ride today. One of the greatest EVER!!!

[gybx]

Wow. I'm 62 and this takes me back to my amateur racing in my 20's!
The strategy, working the gears, drafting, heart rate, cadence, climbing out of the saddle, as low as I could go on the drops, the joy of carb loading on pasta the day before!
The primal fatigue after a race and the deepest sleep after it was over!

[MrMcdob]

Watching Lemond, Kelly and Roche are the reason I started cycling and still cycle... Proper cycling legends.

[josephlouis]

Met Greg at Stanford University for a fund raiser when he was sponsoring the cycling teams. A real champion.

[markrobinson]

I love listening to Greg talk, absolutely no bullshit, no ego, and he drops wisdom on cycling with every breath. Unlike that other guy....

[ERLIES]

Still the only American Tour de France winner, got me into cycling watching Greg in 86 🏆 so glad he’s finally being recognised as the winner he is 👍🏼😀

[noe]

Yes the greatest American Cycling Champion. I named my son Greg Edward for Greg Lemond, and Eddy Merckx.

[marklloyd]

There can't be a more deserving winner of the Congressional Gold Medal. His win in 89 was one of the great moments in sport, made even better by what he had to overcome.

[bertfarin]

Greg Lemond = GOAT. His final stage TT win over Fignon was my favorite sporting event of all time (after all 3 Broncos Super Bowl victories)

[Enigma]

My wife, daughter and I played a game I heard on a radio talk show recently. Each was to name the three people they would most like to sit down and have lunch with. Greg was my #1. I love this guy!!

[stevestewart-sturges]

Had a hour with him over lunch at a trade show in Toronto some years back. Terrific guy, he was one of those blokes who seemed to be honestly interested in your story. He seemed genuinely surprised when I recounted seeing him, maybe 10-15 metres away from where I was standing, fuming away waiting for a wheel on the Col de Marie Blanc in the 90 Tour.. He said he thought he'd lost the Tour then, he waited for ages for his car, that old road was basically a single lane up...

[Nosh_Feratu]

Hero. Absolutely love LeMond, he's just such a genuine, passionate guy who's always stood up for the good of his Sport, whatever the odds. Awesome

[johnzook]

I absolutely love listening to Greg talk. His brain is kicking out ideas faster than his mouth can put them in sentences. He has so much to offer and I'm glad the feud with Lance has died down. I ride my LeMond Zurich every chance I get.

[josephhorton]

In Sausalito, Ca. I was coming back from a ride and in the corner of my eye I could see this short Asian man walking out of a building, turns out it was a bike shop, with Greg LeMond. Greg had 2 bikes with him and the other guy had a titanium bike that was unmarked. It looked like a prototype of Gregs for the next season to come as a frame/bike manufacturer. I kept riding and said “Wow that was Greg LeMond!” The next day I jumped out on my CX bike and headed to Mt Tam from San Fran. When I made it to Mill Valley I started thinking of all my possible routes I could take to Fairfax and wouldn’t you know it that Asian guy and Greg LeMond came out of the woodwork and turned right in front of me. Wow! I grabbed a wheel and let them know I was there and they just nodded and kept talking. Then @ the Book Depot a dude on a Mt. Bike and backpack grabs my wheel and says in French “Who are you? You don’t look like anyone.” Just then Greg laughs and says “Leave him along he is just sucking on our wheels”. I played dumb as to not know what they were saying ... Long story short, Greg gave that rude French speaking older man an interview while riding up Mt. Tam and he hated him for it. The most important thing I got from there conversation was that Bernard Hinault and Greg were always hoping that the other would come up positive for drug testing. Greg knew that Bernard was receiving medical/nutritional advice years prior and they were not sharing with Greg. Hinault on the other hand knew that all the young riders were beginning doping programs and assumed Greg was too. Also Greg was American and still winning? Hinault one day welcomed as many test as possible unannounced to prove he was not doping, but Greg felt that Bernard did it to see if he was really as good as being witnessed. Turns out LeMond and Hinault VO2 max was greater than most racers anywhere in the world. Thus the outrage of of both riders when accused of “being on the Juice”. I will not forget that ride ... ever. Oh yeah, the Asian guy then turns onto the road and Greg follows ending the interview. The Frenchman asked me in English if I knew the way to Fairfax, I said “OUI, Oui, je connais le chemin de Fairfax” and kept climbing up Mt. Tam and he followed me never saying a single word ... so I went Stenson Beach. LOL, he followed.

[canitogalicia]

great teacher, great bike builder... every era has a champion and mine is Greg

[alfalfabojengels]

This guy is really the real deal. Just pure talent, hard work, & guts. The last OG. He deserves more recognition than Armstrong. When cycling & winning really meant for champs, and not cheats.