Tour talk -- Spoiler alert

[jobob]

You might try here for a hat.

Thanks V!

I just don't like the shooting gesture. Yes, he's "killed" his opponents or the climb or whatever... Guns aren't play things.

Fair enough.

Otherwise, I think he's a pretty classy guy. I haven't read or heard too many interviews where he puts down his competition. I like that.

As do I. I'm constantly amused by all the trash talk and posturing coming from the Lance/Johan camp, amplified by Twitter and Versus. Contador on the other hand is letting his legs do the talking.

[Norse]

Contador on the other hand is letting his legs do the talking.

Contador's legs couldn't talk back to Schleck's yesterday.

If the "old man" who has done so much for cancer research and support - something that hits way too close to the heart in my family, including losing my father one year ago July 25th - can't do it one more time, than I would like to see someone other than finger-pistol-pointing Contador win it. Someone new, and someone who does not whine about his team while not being much of a team player himself. Talk to Kloden about that one.

[Aggie_Ama]

Contador does annoy me too but I don't know why. I am far from a Lance fan, unless you count thinking it is cool he lets normal people race his personal mountain bike course. Didn't like that they charged $10 for parking, I am sure he could pay the small parking staff and never notice it happened.

Contador does give his rivals credit and is pretty professional about it. He did do some whining last year but he got to lead the team the year before then Lance decides he is tired of being retired and expects them to ride for him? I do think Contador needs to grow up and learn the team concept of cycling, he has tons of talent but I think when he gets older he might need a team. His pistol shooting is annoying, mainly because unlike Juan Antonio Flecha's arrow shooting it has nothing to do with his name. I guess Contador could pretend to 10-key instead.

I don't know who I want to win. I like Cadel for the win this year only because I love George Hincapie. Andy Schleck my by done for with his not so hot time trialing. He better get a hefty lead to hold off Contador on a long time trial. I want to see a Garmin guy in the top 10.

Not a big Levi fan, although his wife does some cool animal rescue, but he is American and seems like an alright guy. It would be good if he pulled himself on the podium, don't think he could win.

[Veronica]

Contador's legs couldn't talk back to Schleck's yesterday.

Or was Contador holding something in reserve for tomorrow? It is a three week race after all and we still have the Pyrenees. Contador knows he can out time trial Schleck, so maybe he's pacing himself.

Really, it has just been such an exciting race so far. I hope Robbie Mcewen and Tyler Farrar both recover enough to do some sprinting. And I really want to see Oscar Freire get a stage.

Veronica

[Aggie_Ama]

Or was Contador holding something in reserve for tomorrow? It is a three week race after all and we still have the Pyrenees. Contador knows he can out time trial Schleck, so maybe he's pacing himself.

On Cycling News his team (manager?) said he was having trouble breathing. No doubt the heat weakened a lot of guys. Sastre said it was brutal, I think he was getting readings of 40C on his computer? Eeek, I ride in that on occassion but couldn't imagine racing!

[Dogmama]

I don't know who I want to win. I like Cadel for the win this year only because I love George Hincapie.

Gorgeous George - I think there should be a special award for him. He has helped so many people win, yet he's never received his share of accolades.

I'm "ABC" = Anybody But Contador. Although I do like Cadel for the same reason that you wrote, Aggie_Ama.

Sure seemed like Lance pooped out quickly. Wonder if he got his full dose of EPO? (Putting on my flameproof suit.)

[Crankin]

I don't like Contador, either. Mostly just his persona, not so much the Lance stuff. I am not enamored much about any pro athletes, including cyclists. They are the way they are for a reason, and it does take a certain type of person to train like that...
I like watching the Tour just to see the riding, the sprints, the crashes, etc. I like seeing the different villages on the route, as well as the interviews with the riders.
My favorite part about the Tour is Bob Roll!

[Norse]

I like watching the Tour just to see the riding, the sprints, the crashes, etc. I like seeing the different villages on the route, as well as the interviews with the riders.
My favorite part about the Tour is Bob Roll!

My favorite part is Phil and Paul. As Fat Cyclist Elden Nelson said, hearing their voices is like Christmas in July.

[malkin]

Absolutely! +1 each for Phil & Paul!

[jobob]

Contador's legs couldn't talk back to Schleck's yesterday.

If the "old man" who has done so much for cancer research and support - something that hits way too close to the heart in my family, including losing my father one year ago July 25th - can't do it one more time, than I would like to see someone other than finger-pistol-pointing Contador win it. Someone new, and someone who does not whine about his team while not being much of a team player himself. Talk to Kloden about that one.

I lost both of my parents to cancer.

That doesn't automatically translate into a "must love Lance" and "must loathe Contador" for me.

On another note, I do love listening to Phil and Paul

[tulip]

I guess Contador could pretend to 10-key instead.

Aggie, the image of this made my day! Thanks!

[Dogmama]

My favorite part about the Tour is Bob Roll!

I love how he talks with his hands. The Road ID commercial is good too, "Shoes, helmet, bazooka, Road ID."

[Catrin]

I love how he talks with his hands. The Road ID commercial is good too, "Shoes, helmet, bazooka, Road ID."

It has been interesting to see that Road ID appears to be a sponsor - as much as they get mentioned. Here I thought they were a very small company! I can only imagine how much it must cost to be one of the sponsors of the TDF - though I am sure they have a lot of them.

I haven't seen that particular commercial, will see if I can find it. I miss being able to watch Versa!

[berkeley]

Some spectators caught Lance's slide. Wow. Ouch.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wHBft...layer_embedded

I had to watch that twice. OUCH!!!

I'm in the ABC club too. Just can't get excited about him.

I was on my spin bike for the last climb of stage 8 yelling for Schleck to take the stage. Go Andy!

[kacie tri-ing]

Contador does annoy me too but I don't know why. I am far from a Lance fan, unless you count thinking it is cool he lets normal people race his personal mountain bike course. Didn't like that they charged $10 for parking, I am sure he could pay the small parking staff and never notice it happened.

Contador does give his rivals credit and is pretty professional about it. He did do some whining last year but he got to lead the team the year before then Lance decides he is tired of being retired and expects them to ride for him? I do think Contador needs to grow up and learn the team concept of cycling, he has tons of talent but I think when he gets older he might need a team. His pistol shooting is annoying, mainly because unlike Juan Antonio Flecha's arrow shooting it has nothing to do with his name. I guess Contador could pretend to 10-key instead.

I don't know who I want to win. I like Cadel for the win this year only because I love George Hincapie. Andy Schleck my by done for with his not so hot time trialing. He better get a hefty lead to hold off Contador on a long time trial. I want to see a Garmin guy in the top 10.

Not a big Levi fan, although his wife does some cool animal rescue, but he is American and seems like an alright guy. It would be good if he pulled himself on the podium, don't think he could win.

I can't stand that stupid gun thing he does. That is what annoys me!