Originally Posted by
thegunner
i'm not sure if you've seen, but there's an article floating around which stated the reason he 'abandoned' his world champions jersey and shoes after the TDO was because he put them up for auction for a friend's child who suffers from cerebral palsy. say what you will, he seems to be a pretty stand up guy.
OK, so if this complete hearsay alleged rumor is to be believed, then he's a stand up guy who behaves like a jerk to keep cycling fans entertained. But I find it more entertaining when he displays his considerable cycling talents. They were in evidence today as he won Stage 7. Well done you Aussie Prima Donna.
Hey, when you ride like that, everything else is fine.