[DLeeWebb]

Both Hushovd and Cavendish are hot! I'm worried about Armstrong though. Is he "playing possum?"

 

[revolink24]

Too bad Armstrong got so badly trashed that last stage. That's one less interesting cyclist in the tour.
 
Schleck did great. I still can't stand Contador.

 

[DLeeWebb]

Yeah, I'm afraid that that is it for Armstrong. I would have liked to see him go out with a win. I wouldn't mind seeing Lance helping Leipheimer to yellow, but my money is on Schleck. Contador is too arrogant for my taste.

 

[drewfus420]

It has certainly been a good tour so far...
Lance doing domestique duty for Levi will be good to see I think.
Andy Shleck and Alberto Contador are my bets for yellow in Paris, but I expect to see some more from Mark Cavendish, Tor Hushvod, and Levi before the end of it.

 

[sluker]

It's amazing that no one has mentioned Evans. I think the guy has a real chance. He will probably hand the jersey off on Tuesday's stage but the guy is one of the best in the TT, plus the way he rode in the classics and on the cobbles he looks sharp. I hope Contador underestimates him as well.
Too bad about Lance, I was hoping he would be able to go out with another podium. I hope he at least goes for a stage win, I wonder which one?

 

[DLeeWebb]

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It's amazing that no one has mentioned Evans. I think the guy has a real chance. He will probably hand the jersey off on Tuesday's stage but the guy is one of the best in the TT, plus the way he rode in the classics and on the cobbles he looks sharp. I hope Contador underestimates him as well.
Too bad about Lance, I was hoping he would be able to go out with another podium. I hope he at least goes for a stage win, I wonder which one?

Maybe Tueday...that would be where he used to do it...

 

[Prog Rock Man]

I missed yesterday as I watched the British GP and the world cup final, did Lance Armstrong crash or did he just get overwhelmed? Seeing him is like seeing Michael Schumacher in the F1. Any 'hopes' of them making a come back to victory are gone and I just hope neither ends up appearing sad and desperate.

 

[DLeeWebb]

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I missed yesterday as I watched the British GP and the world cup final, did Lance Armstrong crash or did he just get overwhelmed? Seeing him is like seeing Michael Schumacher in the F1. Any 'hopes' of them making a come back to victory are gone and I just hope neither ends up appearing sad and desperate.

He clipped his pedal, I believe on the curb, and went down hard and rolled. He was involved in at least one other minor crash that just slowed him down. I think that he's something like eighteen minutes out...

 

[Mr.Sir]

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It's amazing that no one has mentioned Evans.

Hey! I had him as an outsider.
 
On reflection, I should have had Schleck as one of the favourites.
 
I hope Basso has the same form as in the Giro, he looked a little under pressure yesterday. He's still my pick though...
 

 

[Mr.Sir]

Evans has just blown on the Madeleine. Very surprised indeed.

 

[drewfus420]

yeah, it was surprising to see Evans go off the back...

 

[DanielCox]

Chances aren't looking good for Wiggo at the moment.
I have my money on Schleck, he climbs like hot crap.

 

[DLeeWebb]

Contador looks like he's going to do it. A lot of racing to go, but Contador hardly broke a sweat on the Madeleine and he's a good time trialer. I will root for anybody to beat him!

 

[revolink24]

Same here. I just can't stand Contador's arrogance.
 
Here's to Schleck to put him in his place.

 

[Mr.Sir]

Those of you who think Contador is arrogant, where do you get that impression? I'm not defending him, I just haven't got that from him.
 
Apparently Evans was riding with a fractured elbow today. In that case he should have our utmost respect.