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It's July 14, 1999 in the French Alps.

Lance Armstrong steps onto a wide balcony at a ski resort.

He's 6,000 feet above sea level and surrounded by snow-capped mountains.

From here Armstrong can even look down at the clouds.

He feels like a god and he knows that feeling is well earned.

Earlier today, Armstrong powered through the 10th stage of the Tour de France.

It was a hellish ride, one that curved up through endless mountain roads.

But with this stage over, Armstrong now appears on track to win the whole tour.

It's his third time competing in the Tour de France, but finally, this is his moment to be crowned the greatest cyclist in the world.

Throughout this tour Armstrong made a vow to himself.

He wouldn't let anyone stop him from taking the trophy, which is why right now he needs to take care of some business.

He learned about a threat that's looming on the horizon.

One that could derail his entire career, and Armstrong knows he needs to get ahead of it before it's too late.

Armstrong steps into the restaurant inside the ski resort.

He spots his teammates who are all sitting at a long table.

But there's also another person at the table, a balding man wearing a thick gray sweater.

In front of him is a small taper-corner.

His name is Samuel Apt and he's a reporter with The New York Times.

Armstrong invited Apt to join him at this dinner, and while the reporter doesn't know it, Armstrong needs to use him to protect himself.

Armstrong approaches the table and takes a seat.

Hey Sam, glad you can make it.

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