Criterium International 2010
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Andrija said:
a bit too early to jump to that for me right now. i can see it happening, but that would certainly cement the idea that armstrong is ducking contador. have to figure that, given armstrong's past behaviour, he and the hog will open another twitter insult campaign if they alter their schedule this close to the start.
Andrija said:
Spot on, Andrija.
The withdrawal from MSR may or may not have been a genuine issue of illness.
He knows he can't be Contador.
Vanity's always been his weak point.
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I cant agree about Armstrong ducking. I do think that if Lance has got something up his sleeve he would rather wait until the TDF to demonstrate. In the mean time there is no reason to add to Contador's confidence with a head to head loss.
Having said all this no way Contador loses. 11 years younger, 30lbs lighter and hate to admit it but a more talented rider than Lance and probably the best multi-stage racer since E.M.
Lance has gotta get 15 pounds off and keep his power to hang with AC and I dont see that happening.
This TDF is going to be a yawner! Contador from the first up hill finish till the end unless her wrecks or get sick.
Having said all this no way Contador loses. 11 years younger, 30lbs lighter and hate to admit it but a more talented rider than Lance and probably the best multi-stage racer since E.M.
Lance has gotta get 15 pounds off and keep his power to hang with AC and I dont see that happening.
This TDF is going to be a yawner! Contador from the first up hill finish till the end unless her wrecks or get sick.
hpearson said:
I agree with everything you just said. But check it out: what if Contador gets busted for his, erm, medical preparation? That could easily happen. After all, I can't think of any of Armstrong's teammates who went on to rival Armstrong on other teams who weren't busted. I'm not saying I know why that is, exactly, but why should Contador be any different?
And what if Bruyneel works out some sort of deal with Riis? The latter is looking for a sponsor . . . maybe that's an angle Bruyneel could somehow work, who knows? Schleck (or his team) gets reigned in slightly and Armstrong benefits . . . Stranger things have happened in the wacky world of racing . . . .
Any or all of it - or something similar - could make for some surprises come July.
Fedrigo took the first stage.
Contador lost a lot of time, more than a minute.
Armstrong couldn't follow main bunch on final accent. But Shack sent message to Astana with Machado behind Fedrigo.
Samuel Sanchez and Evans were the best of GT contenders.
Surprising result. Not just because of the winner, more because of time he gained on big guns.
Contador lost a lot of time, more than a minute.
Armstrong couldn't follow main bunch on final accent. But Shack sent message to Astana with Machado behind Fedrigo.
Samuel Sanchez and Evans were the best of GT contenders.
Surprising result. Not just because of the winner, more because of time he gained on big guns.
gman0482 said:Wow. Not what was expected for sure.
Poor ol' Lance still has a tummy ache, plus it's only March so it's ok. Why even go there ?!?
Contador will blame it on his team mates.
This time he can't blame his team mates. Vino did very good job.
I think it's enough. Rainbow jersey, previous TDF results (except last year) and form at the beginning of the season should be enough.gman0482 said:
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