yeah, I def agree that it's a different kind of sport without the dominating figures and it does tend to be more fun because you really don't know who's going to win these things now!

re: Contador - what DID happen with him?? he was my new favorite guy in the early season with is ridiculous climbing and it's cool to cheer for someone my age. maybe he peaked too early? or perhaps he's in the process of peaking for the Tour or Vuelta? i hope he does because if Levi could have that little mountain goat pace him up the Alps or Pyranese - they're going to be the Armstrong-Heras duo that tore it up.