Although I hate Lance, this is why after stage 4, to me, Lance has done an insanely amazing job.
This is a guy who was retired for the last 4 years. Remember that more than half the peleton is struggling just to FINISH the Tour.
There are guys here who won the Tour during his retirement!!
And here Lance is, after stage 4 pretty much in Yellow. Like I said, as much as I hate Lance, there is no way around not giving the guy props.
I know how hard it is to race bikes, and this performance to me, after only 4 days and in yellow, after years of retirement form the top of the sport, is hard core.
As others are saying, follow the overall standing, and you will understand why im impressed with him.