With Lance looking so much stronger and more like "his old self" during the last mountain stage to the finish, I would have been surprised if he chose to retire after five consecutive victories. The chance for six straight Tour wins and cycling immortality is just too great to pass up. It's great to tie Merykx's record, but it would be better to break it. I think he's learned a lot about how much his body can stand at his age and his training for next year will reflect that. I think he has a good chance for number six, but it will depend on the USPS team around him more than ever. Ullrich and Beloki will be going for broke again to get the win for themselves and their teams.