TDF Discussion - here be spoilers

[arielmoon]

Oh yeah, I totally understand WHY they did it and how it works in the grand scheme of things. I just don't like it. My personal opinion (and as a spectator who has no vested interest other than being entertained) is that once you get to the finish, you race to the line...no gifts. But, I fully understand that's just not how it works anymore.

Well apparently in cycling there is a kind of gifting or else Hincape and Colombia would not have been so upset that he was denied the yellow jersey. Maybe like the rule where no one attacks while there is a nature break happening.

*shrugs*

[papaver]

Very exciting final today. A surprising win too.

[Kalidurga]

Hmmmm... Here's hoping this is only a rumor: http://www.velonews.com/article/95824

[tulip]

Hmmmm... Here's hoping this is only a rumor: http://www.velonews.com/article/95824

Why do you hope it's only a rumor? Sounds very reasonable.

[Kalidurga]

Purely because of my own personal bias against Contador which, like pretty much any other opinion here, is based only on what I've read in the press and seen in race coverage. The guy's shown he's a powerful rider, but I have trouble imagining him as a good fit for that team. "Otre preguntas" is not standard Garmin operating procedure.

But who knows? Either it is only a rumor or, if it's fact, we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

[Cataboo]

You guys have me reading these articles now...

[Kalidurga]

You guys have me reading these articles now...

Ha ha, sucked you in!

[Aggie_Ama]

Purely because of my own personal bias against Contador which, like pretty much any other opinion here, is based only on what I've read in the press and seen in race coverage. The guy's shown he's a powerful rider, but I have trouble imagining him as a good fit for that team. "Otre preguntas" is not standard Garmin operating procedure.

But who knows? Either it is only a rumor or, if it's fact, we'll just have to wait and see what happens.

I hope it is a rumor because I really don't know what it is but I don't like Contador. I didn't when he won the first time but I can't figure out why. He is a fanatastic rider but he has been dogged by doping rumors more than once, I don't think he is a fit for the boys in Argyle. Maybe it is a cultural difference but his evasive nature and self-serving riding style isn't the type of attitude Garmin built the last couple years.

[BabyBlueNTulsa]

Let me just jump right into the frey here... I don't think ANY team is big enough for Alberto's ego.

Sure he's a great rider.. very strong (no matter where it comes from - heart or whatever).. I think he's a drain on any team's spirit due to his self-serving attitude. He doesn't ride very smart...and sure doesn't look like he makes many friends - - even in his own team.

Without Bruneyeell (sp), I wonder how well he'll do.