Quote Originally Posted by SadieKate View Post
Honest to goodness, I think the guy is paranoid. Why in the world would he think that Armstrong could/would contend for the TdF? Just look at how he's been riding. The Nevada City Crit is NOT an example of how he'd do at a 3 week stage race.

http://bicycling.com/blogs/boulderre...home-_-NA-_-NA
If the team is not going to back him, it won't really matter how strong he is (riding alone) so I think he's not being paranoid if he's looking for better support. But, maybe it has nothing to do with Lance or the team. Maybe the fear of Astana not paying is motive. Maybe it's a bit of both.

Reminds me of the '86 tour already. Hinault/Lemond for those who remember.