pseudobrit

I have to disagree with this mentality. There is only so much you can will your body to do. There are limits. If Lance's limits are significantly higher than anyone else's, there is no amount of "wanting it" that can overpower raw physical capacity.

Riders can slow themselves down by giving in mentally. The chances of a pro who's worked and won his way up to doing grands tour is not likely to exhibit such deficiencies.

When they fail, it's not a reflection on their personality or competitive nature. They wouldn't be who they are without proving they have the mental toughness to match anyone at their level. They all "want it" equally.
When they fail, it's simply that their body is not up to the task.