Originally Posted by telebianchi

My latest theory: Lance is doping. He knew it was just a matter of time before getting caught. When the lab guy showed up to get samples, Lance, while knowing he would test clean on this day, took the opportunity to create the small dispute over testing protocol. His tests come back clean but then he gets kicked out of the races so never has to get a positive test in the future.

Lance retires never having tested positive and his reputation in place. Most of the world will think he should not have been kicked out while A-Rod is still playing baseball & Barry Bonds gets to have the HR record.
The French who don't like Lance get to kick him out their Tour.
Lance gets to cry persecution and claim the French authorities don't want to cure cancer.

It's a win all around. Heck, maybe Lance and the French authorities are in on this together.