Stage 3.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

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.."But finally the last thing I’ll say to the people who don’t believe in cycling, the cynics and the sceptics. I'm sorry for you. I’m sorry that you can’t dream big. [I]I'm sorry you don't believe in miracles. You should believe in these athletes, and you should believe in these people. I'll be a fan of the Tour de France for as long as I live. And there are no secrets - this is a hard sporting event and hard work wins it" - Armstrong 2005 TDF
morelike hypocrisy.

Bunch sprint. Manx missile takes it. Only question is who can stay in his slipstream. Farrar apparently can't. Hushovd couldn't get around Farrar. Boonen was out of contention today. Eisel, Ciolek Napolitano, Freire?

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If Farrar is the best they've got, they might as well just give the green jersey to Cav right now and forget about it.

Don't rule out Bennati tonight to take a podium spot.

Feillu looked pretty quick last stage, he had a lot of ground to cover just to get to Farrar's wheel. Maybe he can give Cavendish a chase.

A lot of the other sprinters got held up or took the scenic route when Igor Anton came down, perhaps a bigger bunch sprint this time.

I wouldn't mind seeing Cavendish and Boonen going head-2-head tonight.

Boonen is the most experienced at finishing lines, I can't see him being beaten tongiht.

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Lance once again proves why he is El Patron.

Well well well...

What's the bet Armstrong forgot to remind Contador of the cross wind dangers this morning .

I can see it now: Contador gives Lance a rude look at the team meeting tonight, and Lance replies "What man? It just happened", all innocence.

Take that, Alpuerto!! Who's the Astana team leader now?!?!

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Lance Armstrong’s Last Words, August 10, 2007 - “We're proud of our record. We won eight Tours, a Vuelta, a Giro and other races and not one positive test," Armstrong said. “I’m not sure if there are many other teams who can say that right now. Couple that with our ethical record, despite all the gossip and nonsense that goes on.”

Doesn't matter.

19 seconds is bugger all.

Contador won't ride for Armstrong

I think Contador will be on the phone to his Spanish buddies LLS and Oscar. Saying "You guys owe me for what I did for Valverde in Dauphine. Now we kick our plan into gear"

It's not Lance's fault AC cant pay attention to the race. Is LA supposed to hold is hand while they are riding too?
Is Contador supposed to tell LA when he plans on attacking in the mountains? Great race by LA.

The hell with the teams. It would be great to see USA versus Spain for the overall.

Flats - Advantage USA with Dave Z and Big George pulling Armstrong
Hills - Even. Levi and VdV for USA. Sastre and maybe a juiced Zubeldia working for AC
Doctors - Advantage Spain

Outcome - Armstrong over Contador by the length of a testicle in Paris.

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Lance Armstrong’s Last Words, August 10, 2007 - “We're proud of our record. We won eight Tours, a Vuelta, a Giro and other races and not one positive test," Armstrong said. “I’m not sure if there are many other teams who can say that right now. Couple that with our ethical record, despite all the gossip and nonsense that goes on.”

Exactly. And the only way they can try to stop him in the mountains is to put Armstrong in yellow and obligate Contador to be his lieutenant even if there are Levi and Klodi too.

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