@Joe Nation,
Right on. I used to be into biking fan and rode long-distance a lot myself. I was a Lance fan, too - having bought and read his book cover-to-cover. Hell, he linked up with Cheryl Crow fercrissakes..my favoritie singer. At one point, I couldn't have been more
on his side about his denial of using PEDs.
Who knows why, but Cheryl Crow left Lance (perhaps some of this was an issue)?
Now at this point in time, the proof of his guilt, due to advancements in PED detection (and retesting of his B samples), he has been proven to be a multiple-cheater. The substances that he took were ones that were on Cycling federation's banned list. That sport is frought with multiple cheaters, too but that begs the point.
I support and admire his charity-work but he damaged his legacy and reputation -- even worse than Pete Rose - another chronic liar and denyer.
For certain, I take no joy in decrying his mistakes and punishment. Sad to see but he just can't seem to reform his public personna.