Looking at last year possibly Rasmussen. Depends where he is on GC if he'll be allowed to go off ahead. Its a shame he is concentrating on the Worlds because i thought that Petacchi chap had a good chance. Apparently that Cipollini bloke was doing mountain training with him.
I think your all overlooking Santiago Botero, dont be to quick to ridicule this suggestion, just wait and see what happens. I'll be on Galibier cheering him over as the first rider on the top.
The best climber doesn't generally win the Polka Dot Jersey!
Rasmussen will go for a stage win rather than consistency I think.
Menchov will probably try for a good result on GC.
My second guess would be one of the Euskatel boys - unspecified which!
Youre right Menchov for GC (his goal a 5th place) and Rasmussen WANTS a stage win in le tour. I think if Rasmussen wouldn't attack so much he can finish much higher. He can climb with the best.....(well maybe not with armstrong, basso) still good though!
patch70 said:
The best climber doesn't generally win the Polka Dot Jersey!
Rasmussen will go for a stage win rather than consistency I think.
Menchov will probably try for a good result on GC.
My second guess would be one of the Euskatel boys - unspecified which!