Hi Hamas,
I think he has mellowed and relies on tactics more than he ever did. I don't think he's losing it at all.
I just read an interview with Lance after todays race. Here is an interesting quote:
"It's obvious I'm not riding like I have in the past," Armstrong added. "I can't actually say why. But when you ride the climb to Alpe d'Huez four minutes slower than the last time, it doesn't take a rocket scientist to figure out something is not clicking."
I hope he can win number 5, but if I were a betting man, I think I would start putting my money on Alexander Vinokourav. Notice what he said:
"I'm very satisfied with today but tomorrow we'll try to do something else. The dream of wearing the yellow jersey is still alive. I know I'm riding well and can do even better," he said.
This one is going to be a nail-biter right to the end.
Stan