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Everyone dopes differently. US Postal hit Edgar at Tour de Swiss 96 or 97 too, but it didn't help them climb properly by and large. Contador as a rider was conceived in ONCE, one of the most sophisticated doping systems all over the world. In addition, it's just Spain, a country where guys like Pepe Marti know how to hide, smuggle and cover up like anywhere else. So Contador has an obvious edge. Moreover, talent and hard work is only part of success. Say, will to win and hellish egocentricity — which all great riders have — can not be evaluated unbiasedly, however, their role is fundamental. Armstrong was probably the best ever in this regard.