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i've posted pics of lance on the day of victory over the last two years; alas, we have a new victor this year. congrats landis, u da man. see you next year with your new hip. we know you'll fight to be back to defend your victory. what a tour.

2,272-miles in 89 hours, 39 minutes and 30 seconds. stud.

now for the story of a mortal: i finished 14.1 miles in about 2 hours 37 minutes. i bonked right around 2 hours due to starting out a bit fast and also not taking in enough liquid until it was too late. i did the best i could to finish out. more on that later!