2007 Tour de France Prologue Prediction

[Adventure Girl]

It looks like TE isn't going to have an official TdF contest this year, so I decided to start this thread to at least predict the Prologue.

So who will win the Prologue?

Since I started the thread, I get to pick first. I would like it if DZ wins, but my prediction is Fabian Cancellara by .62 seconds.

Your thoughts?

[aka_kim]

Um... let's say David Millar in 8:46 :).

What schwag will you be giving away? (And the respect and admiration of your peers just isn't enough.) :D

[maillotpois]

I'll go with Bradley Wiggins by 2 seconds to give the other prologue-y Brit a vote.

:)

[PinkBike]

gotta go with cancellara

[Aggie_Ama]

Since none of you are picking him, DZ by a mere 2 seconds. That is just who I want to see in yellow. If I were putting money on it, Cancellara.

[PinkBike]

ditto.

i just found out pettachi can't race the tour. what a bummer, he's had a rough go of it

[jobob]

Thor will Smash.

:D

[Kalidurga]

Thor will Smash.

:D

Hehe. I have no clue who will win the Prologue, but I can't wait to see Schmalz's review of it ;)

[ATL Laura]

I’m still new to following the racing circuit, so I don’t have a favorite rider yet...

But I just realized that I have the Versus Channel! I’m already sucked in to the prologue...so much for running errands this morning :) . I will now stop bad-mouthing my cable provider (at least until The Tour is over).

[KnottedYet]

I'm housesitting for a friend who has CABLE, so I was able to watch some of the prologue.

The only thing that tore me away from TdF was that I needed to go back to my own house because I really NEEEDED some coffee. (and breakfast and a shower and clean clothes, but really it's all about the coffee)

[teigyr]

Am watching the results online but MUST watch it on TV :D

For those who said Cancellara, good call!

[LBTC]

There isn't one Canadian in the pack (not surprising, we love our dirt over here); so I'll be watching Cadel Evans. If you can't find a Canuck, an Aussie will do in a pinch

H&B
~T~

[margo49]

If you can't find a Canuck, an Aussie will do in a pinch

~T~

That's how I feel as a kiwi about Australians . And why I have been talking up Cadel Evans for months.
Tho' Julian Dean (New Zealand, Credit Agricole) spoke really well at the Presentation last night about being Thor's lead-out man.

A beautiful day in London and wonderful riding by Cancellara. Did you see that custom rainbow helmet, btw?
Did anyone see UKElephant in the crowds?
Tomorrow will be lovely - there is nothing like the English Countryside (apart from the French countryside of course). Eurosport is showing 6 (yes six) hours of TdF - the whole stage .

[RoadRaven]

Wow... Cancellara... you see the thighs on that man?? Two b****y great big powerhouses... just so impressive.

That bit of film as he came in to the finsih line - oh wow, I would love to know what power he was outputting - that man is a machine.

I'm wrapped for Hincapie to be placed... but wow, am so impressed with Cancellara.

Didn't some of those guys have low front ends? Just wondering if I can flip my stem sooner than summer... hmmmm....

But Cancellara... 24 hours or so later and I am still well-impressed... thats like... 22kms faster an hour than I can TT at!!! What thighs... And what a heart that man must have.

Like Kiwi... no NZers and an Ocker will do, then prob a Canadian...
And wasn't the weather great for the prologue and the first day??? They do have summer in England after all - and we saw it on both days it is there!!!

Road ~ wandering-off-to-dream-of-having-thighs-like-Cancellara ~ Raven