Sporting a solid 2:46 lead over Italy's Ivan Basso, Lance Armstrong looks set to win a record 7th successive Tour de France - and end his career when he crosses the finish line in Paris.
Lance says his post-racing plans are to spend more time with his kids, who live with his ex-wife, and just "spending some more time surfing, and riding motorcycles and not have the stress of being a professional athlete."
Baring an accident or sudden illness, it's widely expected Lance will win on Sunday. In fact, the victory is so assured that David Letterman has put out the:
Top 10 Signs Lance Armstrong Is Getting Cocky
10. Goodbye Gatorade, hello Colt 45.
9. For next two stages will be riding a unicycle.
8. Is only giving 109%.
7. Shouts, "Which one of you French bastards want my autograph?"
6. Yesterday rode twenty miles out of his way looking for whores.
5. Already put the yellow championship jersey for auction on eBay.
4. Lets fans ride on the handlebars.
3. During stage 18, took in the noon showing of "Wedding Crashers".
2. On alternate days, substitutes his fat brother Dennis Armstrong.
1. Took detour to nail Jude Law's nanny.
