Lance Armstrong has crushed Jan Ullrich’s morale—again: Armstrong Clears Path to Sixth Tour Title.

Jan Ullrich, considered Armstrong’s toughest rival, conceded defeat after the steep 9.9-mile climb mined with hairpin turns.

“I have rarely pushed myself so hard,” said Ullrich, the 1997 Tour champ and five-time runner-up. “But after seven mountains and more than 200 kilometers under conditions that should really be ideal for me, I must admit: Lance appears to be unbeatable this year.”

Ullrich has finished second to Armstrong three times.