Racing is a very selfish, self-centred, self-glorifying thing. My wife's life for 14 years was centered around me. It was all about me. It was all for my ego.

" LeMond represented the United States at the 1978 Junior World Championships in Washington D. By the end of Stage 12 Hinault had a five-minute lead over LeMond and the other top riders. He was World Champion in 1983 and 1989 and is a three-time winner of the Tour de France.

Gregory James "Greg" LeMond (born June 26 1961) is an American former professional road racing cyclist entrepreneur and anti-doping advocate. He was accidentally shot while hunting in 1987 and missed the next two Tours. He was World Champion in 1983 and 1989 and is a three-time winner of the Tour de France.