I would have to agree with the above. TDF is one of the most brutal, and most demanding all around races in existance. From flatland TT's, to climbing the mountains, Lance without a doubt has proven himself to be the best. So what if he doesn't waste his time with all the other races. TDF is where the men become legends.
Now, if only the doping thing could be put to rest. I think if they were doping as much as some say, they would have been caught by now, with all of the snooping going on. Just like Bonds, and the other Major Leaguers got nabbed.