Illegal drug use runs contrary to the image of health depicted by cycling. Distributors of these drugs must be prosecuted more harshly as they are ciminals.

I race to win, not to please people

There's a terrible delight in watching a rival sink without a trace

As long as I breathe, I attack.

I believe there are two periods in life, one for the bike, the other for becoming active on one's work.

As long as I live and breathe, I attack

I am working as public relations director for the Tour de France and maintaining my farm.

I have the impression that cycling is no longer a game but rather an employment... a job.

I have contacts with the Tour de France which keep me close to cycling.

I may, however, begin riding again when I am 60.

Setbacks allow us to take a step back and look at the view from a whole.

An insincere critic of a sincere person never wins.

Don't fight the trail, take what it gives you. If you have a choice between one step or two between rocks, take three.

The damnest scoundrel that ever lived, but in the infinite mercy of Providence... also the damnest fool.

It is in vain to expect our prayers to be heard, if we do not strive as well as pray.

We are the authors of our own fate-we write it each day with every one of our actions.

I never - you know also one of the things that would save me for a man my age, it was not that easy to lose that much weight and fall down and look like something draped.

Decency is not news; it is buried in the obituaries - but it is a force stronger than crime.

If I beat my against this desk, maybe things will make sense," Angela murmured. "Or if I beat someone else's head against this desk...." She eyed Jared speculatively

Breaking the cycle takes time. Be Patient and Gentle with yourself. Set long term goals. And be persistent! Remember to Stretch, Laugh and be Unshakable!