TDF Discussion - here be spoilers

[firenze11]

Today's stage really had me on the edge of my seat while reading the ticker! I cant wait to watch it when I get home!

Gosh, I'm so glad I watched today. I was on the edge of my seat, too. I'm not sure I fully understand Contador's move.

Via Lance's twitter:
"Getting lots of question why AC attacked and dropped Kloden. I still haven't figured it out either. Oh well."

The Schlecks looked so happy. What a great stage. I'm not sure I ever believed I'd be getting into watching cycling on tv, but I'm loving this. I got so into it I forgot I had tea and was still in my PJs when it ended.

[Zen]

Wasn't AC riding for time points?
That Andy Schleck ,if only I was 19 years old...

[arielmoon]

AC is quite the loose cannon isnt he?

Those Schleck brothers are fabulous! I am so happy for them!

[Possegal]

There are no time points in this years TdF, so no, he wasn't riding for time points.

[Zen]

i hate to say this but if this weren't a team effort Lance might give AC a run for his money.
I think Lance and JB are fomenting their "cool " plan for next year, banking on that and letting AC have this one.

[BikeDutchess]

More twitter talk:

A fan to Lance

"I see you are upset because of the attack of AC. But I don't think you waited for Heras or Landis back in the days..."

Lance's response:

"No but I always followed team orders. Always."

Sounds like AC is not the best team player - seems this is the second time that he attacked when it was not the team's planned strategy. Indeed a good thing they're parting ways after this year.

[papaver]

i hate to say this but if this weren't a team effort Lance might give AC a run for his money.
I think Lance and JB are fomenting their "cool " plan for next year, banking on that and letting AC have this one.

I think you are giving lance too much credit here. If he could have followed AC he would have. No question about that. Long steady climbs he can handle, but short explosive demarages are too much for him. But still an amazing performance by Lance.

[arielmoon]

I have to agree even though I got such a twinge of hope when Lance caught back up yesterday.

[Zen]

Lance might give AC a run for his money.

I mean as in the overall race, the old man has lost his edge, but just by a sliver.

One of Contador's tweets said "And now the matador shall dance with the blind shoemaker!"

[jobob]

Thank you so much for the link to Schmalz!

I was chanting THOR WILL SMASH while watching today's stage.

[Skierchickie]

One of Contador's tweets said "And now the matador shall dance with the blind shoemaker!"

What in the world does that mean? Clearly, he's the matador, but after that I can't wrap my poor little brain around it.

[channlluv]

Wasn't AC riding for time points?
That Andy Schleck ,if only I was 19 years old...

I was just thinking the exact same thing about Andy. Sigh.