The Untold Story About Why I Quit Cycling | Greg LeMond

The latest edition in our "Omerta Busted" series. Greg LeMond joins Anthony for part 2 of their unfiltered conversation. The first part had over 1 million downloads.

Part 1 of my conversation with Greg LeMond is here    • My Untold Story of EPO | Greg LeMond  

And here's an extract where he talks about his relationship with Lance Armstrong
   • LeMond vs Armstrong - The Saddest Bee...  

My takeaways:

🚴 Inspirational Legacy: Greg LeMond's story serves as a beacon of inspiration, illustrating how perseverance and passion can propel individuals from humble beginnings to the pinnacle of cycling.

🏁 Breaking New Ground: His journey from the US to European pro cycling broke barriers, setting a precedent for American cyclists and showcasing the importance of ambition and resilience in achieving global success.

🚵 Strategic Mastery in Adversity: LeMond's unexpected victory in the 1989 Tour de France, amidst challenges and underestimation, highlights his strategic brilliance and mental toughness, emphasizing that true champions thrive under pressure.

🤔 Ethics vs. Victory: The doping controversies that shadowed the latter part of LeMond's career prompt a deeper reflection on the ethical dilemmas in sports, underscoring the complex balance between the pursuit of victory and maintaining integrity.

🧠 Mental Health in Sports: Addressing mental health issues, LeMond sheds light on the often overlooked aspect of athletes' well-being, advocating for the importance of support systems and acknowledging the psychological toll of competitive sports.


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Chapters:

0:00 Greg Is The Reason I Started Cycling
4:01 The Death Of USA Cycling
7:28 The Next American Tour de France Winner
8:37 “I Could Have Won The TdF At 18”
11:14 Back To The Start: How Did Greg Get Into Cycling?
18:55 Greg Wins Everything As A Junior!
23:14 Greg's First European Team?
25:29 Greg's First Time Racing In Europe
30:23 Realising He Has The Talent To Win The TdF
33:39 Racing Against Stephen Roche
39:12 1990 TdF: The Curse Of The Rainbow Jersey
46:27 Greg & Fignons Tense Relationship - “Fignon Was Cocky”
54:37 Pioneering Aerodynamic Kit
57:01 1990, Chiappucci & FINALLY having a loyal team
1:11:39 DOPING: Dramatic Change Between 1990 & 1991
1:19:14 How Open Was The Use Of EPO and PEDs In 1991 TdF?
1:29:00 “If EPO Didn’t Happen, I Could Have Won 5 Tours”
1:31:46 Reputational Damage Different Riders Had After Doping
1:37:54 Does Greg Have Sympathy For Lance Armstrong?
1:47:46 The Crazy Things Riders Are Now Doing To Win
1:58:30 Does Greg Regret His Battle With Armstrong?
2:05:01 Why Bob Roll Wore A Wire
2:11:26 It Never Gets Easier, You Just Go Faster