So sad and frustrating to see Andy lose like that today. He has so much exuberance and joy for cycling that I cheer like mad for him. But he is still a young guy with a lot less experience than Contador, Menchov and Sanchez. I think today will be part of his overall growth and maturation as a team leader. It's nice that he is buddies with some of his rivals but now he knows this isn't sleep away camp. These guys will eat you alive if they get the chance. Hope he can channel his anger and disappointment into taking back the lead. Riis needs to guide him well tonight.
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07-19-2010, 11:30 AM #1
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07-19-2010, 06:59 PM #2
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Contador is a hell of rider but far from a professional. Let's not forget last year he attacked his own teammate and claimed his radio wasn't working. In cycling there is "the gentlemen's agreement" you don't attack on a wreck or mechanical. Who wants to win knowing it was a slipped chain that got it? It wasn't his legs that got yellow and he will have to sleep tonight knowing that. Never liked Contador, like him less now.
Love Vroomen's quote, that is what I would have wanted to say. Andy's interview was a classy as he can be, I would have wanted to hit Berto with my bike! If he had beat Schleck on his skill I would have respected his talent, not this year.
If he wins it is tarnished in my eyes.
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Alberto has posted an apology on youtube.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/cont...ogy-to-schleck
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Whew, that was exciting! I'm so happy for yet another French win! Yesterday's was fantastic, and today with Voekler was just great, too. Where are all the French-haters now??
I think if Contador was a more likable character (I still don't get the hate, but whatever), we wouldn't hear so many complaints about how he took advantage of the situation. It did not happen at the beginning of the race, but near the end. The Lance-musette crash was at the base of Tourmelet; today was at the top--big difference.
That Sammy Sanchez is a crazy descender. Now if Andy had had Sammy to follow down, he would have made up more time.
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