TDF Discussion - here be spoilers

**chutch** · 07-23-2009, 05:36 AM

Lance should be quiet. Contador was Astana's team leader then all of a sudden Lance decides he wants to race his bike again and comes back... how could there not be tension there? And, if I'm Contador, I'd be looking out for myself before the team because of how all that went down. I've been a Lance fan for a long time, but this year he seems to have a chip on his shoulder and I don't like it.

Regarding the finish yesterday... I was so frustrated! I don't think it was a victory for the Schlecks at all. How can it be when no one is racing to the line? I think there should have been a sprint, let the best man win the stage. I was mad at all three of them for not racing. It's a bike RACE- go for the overall and the stage win!

**Kalidurga** · 07-23-2009, 05:59 AM

chutch: You take this very seriously, don't you?

Duck on Wheels: Now, how could the cuteness of Pelli Bawm Chicka Bawm Bawm possibly wear off??

In other news, VeloNews live coverage just mentioned that GH crashed yesterday and has a sore collarbone. Apparently he hasn't gone to the dr because "if it's broken, he doesn't want to know."

**tulip** · 07-23-2009, 07:32 AM

Originally Posted by chutch

Lance should be quiet. Contador was Astana's team leader then all of a sudden Lance decides he wants to race his bike again and comes back... how could there not be tension there?

++1

**Zen** · 07-23-2009, 07:37 AM

WOW.
That was...wow

**papaver** · 07-23-2009, 07:37 AM

What a performance by Contador!!!! And Andy Schleck did a good job!

**Triskeliongirl** · 07-23-2009, 07:55 AM

GO TEAM RADIO SHACK!!

http://www.teamradioshack.com/getready/
http://www.cyclingfans.com/node/433
http://www.velonews.com/article/9571...oshack-in-2010

**SadieKate** · 07-23-2009, 09:42 AM

Originally Posted by chutch

Regarding the finish yesterday... I was so frustrated! I don't think it was a victory for the Schlecks at all. How can it be when no one is racing to the line? I think there should have been a sprint, let the best man win the stage. I was mad at all three of them for not racing. It's a bike RACE- go for the overall and the stage win!

Wow, didn't you see the 2 Schlecks forced into riding a 2-up TTT all the way to down the finish to put time into Wiggins, et al? They were hauling a$$. Contador had no reason to take any pulls because he doesn't need any time on them; he already has the overall. Contador basically said "if you want the overall, work for it." They were racing.

**tulip** · 07-23-2009, 09:47 AM

This is the first TDF in a very long time that has not been marred by performance-enhancing drugs. Let's hope it stays that way.

(taking bets on when it starts...)

**papaver** · 07-23-2009, 09:59 AM

Originally Posted by tulip

This is the first TDF in a very long time that has not been marred by performance-enhancing drugs. Let's hope it stays that way.

(taking bets on when it starts...)

Nope, I've noticed too. Now does this mean that they are really riding clean, or are there new products that can't be traced yet?

I know it's evil to think this way, but you know...

**SadieKate** · 07-23-2009, 10:04 AM

Originally Posted by papaver

Nope, I've noticed too. Now does this mean that they are really riding clean, or are there new products that can't be traced yet?

I know it's evil to think this way, but you know...

I'm wondering if the riders are finally getting through their pea brains that even if there are no tests today for a drug, there will be tomorrow. Look at the post-competition test results for CERA in many sports over the last year. Rather spectacular.

**Kalidurga** · 07-23-2009, 10:24 AM

Danilo DiLuca was just snagged for allegedly (B sample hasn't come back yet) using CERA in the Giro, so don't hold your breath yet on a dope-free TdF. Either some results take a while to obtain, or L'Equipe hasn't had their snoops in the lab.

**SadieKate** · 07-23-2009, 10:02 AM

I think Amaury Sports provides all the on-road race video feed. Versus' cameras are only for the commentators, interviews, etc. The course is already overrun with an insane number of cars and motos.

http://www.letour.fr/2009/TDF/COURSE...tv_radios.html

**Aggie_Ama** · 07-24-2009, 04:03 AM

Originally Posted by tulip

This is the first TDF in a very long time that has not been marred by performance-enhancing drugs. Let's hope it stays that way.

(taking bets on when it starts...)

The Alps were the back this year, I unfortunately think they will come but not in the middle of the race like last year.

**chutch** · 07-23-2009, 10:19 AM

Originally Posted by SadieKate

Wow, didn't you see the 2 Schlecks forced into riding a 2-up TTT all the way to down the finish to put time into Wiggins, et al? They were hauling a$$. Contador had no reason to take any pulls because he doesn't need any time on them; he already has the overall. Contador basically said "if you want the overall, work for it." They were racing.

Yes, I see what you're saying in regards to the overall. But, I wanted a sprint finish for the stage victory. I didn't like it that no one was really racing for the stage finish. If you get to the finish and there's more than one person.... race!

**Trigress** · 07-23-2009, 10:01 PM

Originally Posted by chutch

Yes, I see what you're saying in regards to the overall. But, I wanted a sprint finish for the stage victory. I didn't like it that no one was really racing for the stage finish. If you get to the finish and there's more than one person.... race!

Well, that's not the way cycling is, it's quite common to divide work and victory between the riders - and this time they rewarded Fränk Schleck with the stage victory as a way of showing gratitude for his having hauled them up that mountain. It's a fair deal, isn't it?

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