Joe Friel calls the end

Lance has nothing to prove but yesterday's events on stage 8 made for tough viewing. I never believed he could win the Tour but I thought he might make podium. That seems impossible now. I'm glad that he will stay on and finish the Tour. I'm happy if it is just a lap of honour and I am very excited about catching a glimpse of him after the Etape.

Nice piece by Joe which also shows what an ass**** Lance was in his younger days...

http://www.joefrielsblog.com/2010/07/end-of-an-era.html