Originally Posted by hmai18
I agree. He's had his time at the top, has brought all sorts of publicity and new fans to cycling and should retire at the top of his game and let somebody else have their time to shine.
Basso's improving enough and Lance is aging enough that Ivan's time to dominate commences next year, independent of whether a 36 year old Lance would remain. Lance knows this is his final year to dominate, with 7 wins he probably sets the bar too high for Basso to beat.