Richard Adams wrote:
> Mad Dog wrote:
>
>> Bill C says...
>>
>>
>>> The TT course and it's tight turns, some 180 degrees, suited Lance
>>> better than Jan, but it was a hell of a ride from both of them.
>>
>>
>>
>> You got that right, Bill. Great stuff.
>>
>>
>>> I called it as Jan winning by a few seconds, it ended up with lance
>>> winning by 23 seconds.
>>
>>
>>
>> This one I predicted from the start. It was very Lance to go out this
>> way.
>>
>>
>>> I think they both finished the race off as the champions they are.
>>
>>
>>
>> This was a very good Tour for Jan, especially considering his two
>> crashes. No
>> telling how truly excellent a Tour he could have had if he'd avoided
>> them. I
>> for one have had more than enough over the last few years of hearing
>> commentators being hypercritical of him, his diet, his lack of
>> commitment, etc.
>>
>> I hope he comes back strong next year and wins it.
>>
>
> Could be too late. With a healthier Valverde, an even more experienced
> Basso and possibly better team support for Rasmussen, plus any other
> up-and-coming, I feel the sun is rapidly setting on Jan's chances.
>
IMHO Rasmussen is a looooong shot. Remeber he got 6min over the field in
the breakway. Tht will never hapen again, in the TDF at least. He is a
decent climber, but Jan is better. Basso is another issue, though. He
had a pretty good time trial, in the end.