I read the article John linked to... and 4-5 others IT linked to.

Armstrong claimed doping was only a way to "a level playing field", and it looks like he may have been right.

If 'almost' everyone among the leaders for 20+ years was doping, all we can be sure of is that Armstrong seems to have been the best overall rider... well, and the most ruthless & driven. One can't doubt his drive, training, research of the course, and overall abilities.

All I wonder now is whether Cadel Evans and Bradley Wiggins...etc... were clean, and whether pro cycling CAN keep the sport clean enough to regain its disillusioned fans.. (including me.)