New look on 'The Look'

Originally Posted by luv2ride

This is from a post from a person with the username of merlin. These are his words, not mine, but I thought that they were interesting and deserved to be posted on this website:

In the 2001 TDF in Stage 10 on Alpe de Huez, Lance Armstrong was seen on camera appearing to stare down Jan Ullrich as he launched an attack. This moment has come to be referred to as "the look" At the time, the debate on this Forum was whether Lance was being arrogant, or was just measuring Ullrich. Last night Lance said in an OLN interview he wasn't looking at Ullrich at all. Rather he was trying to see where Beloki was, and also looking for where his teamates were (in the event the attack failed and he needed help) Lance said it was merely the camera angle that made it look like he was looking at Ullrich. Having watched a reply after hearing Lance's explanation, he does appear to be looking past Ullrich.

I think the comments are interesting in showing how we know less about what goes on in the race than we think we do. Many forumites, including myself ,posted comments regarding the incidient that now appear to be based on faulty speculation.

The explanation of what he was actually looking at, and considering at the time, also gives some indication of the complexity involved in the strategic decisions made during the race.

Originally Posted by azdroptop

I believe he addressed that in his first book as well. Not looking at Ullrich, just looking to see who was around.

Originally Posted by lwedge

Ah man, that's no fun.... You mean he didn't look at him and say " Hey Ulle, does my butt look fat in the pants?"



LW

Originally Posted by whiteboytrash

Ahhh yes another shorted witted American..... keep the southen flag in your pocket.....