It looks like Mongo's favorite cyclist, and one time grumpy old man, Greg Lemond, is lightening up a bit. Lemond has returned to the TDF in full capacity for the first time in nearly a decade.
Lemond is perceived as bitter because of his hard-line stance on doping and him questioning Lance Armstrong's achievements. That, along with his financial dispute with Trek, have kept Lemond at the fringe of the sport...where he has been portrayed in a mostly negative light.
As the sport cleans itself up and the shine on Lance Armstrong fades away, Lemond's credibility and legacy will also improve... and he will rightfully return to his place in the pantheon of legendary champions.
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