Flanders really knocked him on his ass. After the race he looked testy ... Er, I mean irritable, and like he could barely walk. Not so sure, though, that he is avoiding Schlecks. Maybe it's more a matter of just not being that hungry to race anymore? and/or not being fit enough for his own schedule. At any rate he must know by now that he stands little chance in the Tour upcoming - so why kill himself in the meantime.