Lance Armstrong 'not bad for an old fart': Alberto Contador came in first, Andy Schleck cam in second and seven-time Tour winner Lance Armstrong finished third.
To finish on the Tour podium at nearly 38 years-old is a formidable achievement, especially after such a long time off the bike, yet Armstrong had looked so untouchable during his seven-year reign on the race the result was relatively disappointing.
Armstrong even won over French sports daily L'Equipe, who proclaimed "Chapeau Le Texan", after the Texan finished third overall.
Armstrong acknowledged winner Alberto Contador was the best rider in this Tour, even though life in the Astana team may not have been easy for two exceptional athletes with strong characters and conflicting ambitions.
Armstrong told reporters after the penultimate stage on the Mont Ventoux,
I am happy and overall damned pleased how it turned out. Alberto was far superior than any riders and Andy (Schleck) rode a very consistent and smart race. For an old fart coming in here and getting on the podium with these young guys, was not so bad.
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