In the US, we only had CBS's coverage with the heavy John Tesh influence. It's cool to see another angle. It's also interesting to reflect back on 7-Eleven's influence on this Tour. They were the only allies that Greg had aside from Bauer, Lammerts, Kathy, and a few others. Halcyon days, for sure.
I think John Tesh did arguably as much for US cycling as wonderful Lemond did - the music he composed and the way he presented the tour was so dramatic and emotions, it was what got me into road racing and I eventually joined the state institute of sports in Australia.
It was unbelievable! What a day and what a Tour it was. Greg would go on to beat the best including Laurent Fignon in another dramatic win at the World Championships.
I remember Liggett telling the anecdote afterwards, whereby his producer said in his ear as it happened, "next time, get it bloody right!". Get what right? The fact Liggett predicted the final winning margin for Lemond as 5 or 6 seconds, not 8!
@Full Sugar, Brah Giro bicycle helmets began after the founder watched a video that scientifically proved the Most important aero part on a cyclist is the helmet or head area
That was the most magnificent display of professional cycling I’ve ever had the privilege of witnessing; even today, some 40 years after I first saw it. But what really impresses me the most about Greg Lemond though, is his integrity in standing up to that POS, Lance Armstrong and his relentless campaign of bullying before he was eventually exposed as the disgrace that he is.
@@notreally2406 Where are the ex teammates testifyiNG against Lemond? Making allegations in the newspaper? They don't exist because no one saw him use EPO or blood doping. Meanwhile, Lemond made those comments about Armstrong in 2001 because his ex-mechanic, who was still involved in cycling, told him how rife with EPO use cycling was in the mid 90's onward. Also, Lemond rode his bike like a human being. He had good days and bad days. He never looked a lab experiment/robot like your likely hero.
Just legendary. This is what got my hooked on bike racing. To this day, I still feel for Fignon
Listening to Greg LeMond in interviews before and after his ITT stage win, I am super impressed with what a class act Greg was on and off the bike!
Absolutely brilliant, I was the British Army 25 mile Champion that day!!! I'll always remember this till the day I die. I'm 55 now,
Jeez, you have to say Greg looked damn fucking smooth on that time trial bike!
Those old and beautiful background music....
Brings back all the wonderful memories from the good old days...
Do you know what the background music is ? ive been looking all these years
Thank you so much for this post. Influenced me to start riding and haven't stopped since. The TT is still my favorite type of discipline.
the race of truth
Greg Lemmon forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 😅😅😅😅😅🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
In the US, we only had CBS's coverage with the heavy John Tesh influence. It's cool to see another angle.
It's also interesting to reflect back on 7-Eleven's influence on this Tour. They were the only allies that Greg had aside from Bauer, Lammerts, Kathy, and a few others.
Halcyon days, for sure.
I think John Tesh did arguably as much for US cycling as wonderful Lemond did - the music he composed and the way he presented the tour was so dramatic and emotions, it was what got me into road racing and I eventually joined the state institute of sports in Australia.
Used to live in Luxembourg. That opening shot brought back memories!
Best day in cycling history!
In sports history what Greg accomplish was super human
Lemond the Best
7:57 he made the finish eventually
8:18 👄 woah !
Can remember watching it live. . .Fignon just had to `ride in` . . .Just was,nt his day. .RIP
Greg Lemmon forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤
Loved those 80s montages. So good
17:35 Greg turning a 55x12 like it’s a walk in the park
9:18
He said Fignon won the tour in 1985.
Hinualt won in 1985
It was unbelievable! What a day and what a Tour it was. Greg would go on to beat the best including Laurent Fignon in another dramatic win at the World Championships.
I was in my local bike shop watching this final stage.
how old are u back then?
@@achmadfadel5650 just 17 and still fit, those days passed me up lol
I remember Liggett telling the anecdote afterwards, whereby his producer said in his ear as it happened, "next time, get it bloody right!". Get what right? The fact Liggett predicted the final winning margin for Lemond as 5 or 6 seconds, not 8!
Still sends shivers....
Greg is the reason that at 68 I am inspired to get get up and ride everyday.
The coverage is much better than now. The tour is utterly boring these days in comparison. The last epo free tour, plus no radios.
BEST TDF EVER!
Still gives me chills.
Miss you, Laurent
The only other sporting event that. had me on the edge of my seat was the tie break game between the Yankees and the Red Sox and this.
Cycling is the sport of kings
I was so freaking nervous watching this in 89!!!!!
LeMond. Along with Cadel Evans, the last of the genuine winners of the TDF . Drugs have killed the sport. RIP Paul Sherwen
yeah, not sure that's true
Lemond was nowhere near tested as much as modern day riders …. Only from the early 2010 s were the winners thoroughly drug tested
While Greg did the fastest TT in tour history that day, Fignon did the second fastest. Great battle
Thierry Marie was the second-fastest. 25s faster than Fignon.
Greg Lemmon forever and ever since Ipiales Nariño Colombia América Latina 🎉🎉❤❤❤🎉🎉🎉
8 seconds is mind blowing but to see it on TV… 120 metres? 3,285 km and it’s decided by 120 metres?
Wow. Just wow
The triumph of L'American!
LeMond was indeed, forclasse.
wondering IF fignon would have had just ONE aero wheel instead of two...he might have won??
can't help but think his long, helmetless ponytail cost him the most time
Saddle heights were just something different back then😳
lemond was already 52 seconds ahead at the last turn on the champs elysees.
9:32 Fignon interview
12:48 Lemond interview
Fignon wore a ponytail. An aero helmet would’ve saved him 8 seconds
@Full Sugar, Brah
Giro bicycle helmets began after the founder watched a video that scientifically proved the
Most important aero part on a cyclist is the helmet or head area
and then the race director said, "let's not have a TT as the final stage"
Well in 2024 tdf will have a last stage time trial
8:02 motorcycle world champion perhaps?
Lemond forever
I thought i was watching top gun then some down under chap started talking... -U10
That was the most magnificent display of professional cycling I’ve ever had the privilege of witnessing; even today, some 40 years after I first saw it. But what really impresses me the most about Greg Lemond though, is his integrity in standing up to that POS, Lance Armstrong and his relentless campaign of bullying before he was eventually exposed as the disgrace that he is.
34:56 Greg Lemond will win the last stage
Sensacional, nada eletrônico, sem clip, sem capacete. Raiz.
Great stuff but wow the cheesy music 0_o
That’s Top Gun, fool.
The original channel 4 theme was written for this show only. The one they used for the montages. Brilliant piece of music
Lemond was like a bullet
Fignon was like a parachute
I got suckered in a HS track race
I thought I had the race won so I didn’t race through the finish
I lost
This is why you NEVER give up
EPO is amazing
You are looking for the 1999 Tour de France.
Something Lemond knows nothing about or gains from it
@@frankducky6130 EPO came out in the late 80s. Blood doping was occurring before that.
@@notreally2406 Where are the ex teammates testifyiNG against Lemond? Making allegations in the newspaper? They don't exist because no one saw him use EPO or blood doping. Meanwhile, Lemond made those comments about Armstrong in 2001 because his ex-mechanic, who was still involved in cycling, told him how rife with EPO use cycling was in the mid 90's onward. Also, Lemond rode his bike like a human being. He had good days and bad days. He never looked a lab experiment/robot like your likely hero.
Unfortunately anyone before the early 2010s is tainted when drug testing became so thorough , fignon was drugged up to the eyeballs lemond probably to
great recap. Worst music ever. 😕
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