Thursday, July 23, 2009

LaTour de LaTonka & the Tour

la-T-da: We're up to 18 confirmed riders, and 3 confirmed support guys (out of commission and/or retired from racing). This is going to be an interesting combo of riders...all kinds of strengths and experiences. And these stages aren't long, but there are 21 of them condensed into a 60 mile ride. My hope is that the most effective team tactics determine the outcome, and given the mix of ability and the course I think this will be the case...

The Real Tour: Okay, Contador was there first, so I guess he should be the guy, and he is undeniably strong...but attacking a 4-man breakaway when 2 of the guys are YOUR TEAM and the other 2 are your chief rivals, on the same team, who have everything to gain and nothing to lose? (and gain they did) Stupid, selfish, or both. He deserves for Lance to come back as a competitor and spank him in '10.

Plus, I hate anyone under 150 lbs. Except Sammy.

1 comment:

  1. "Plus, I hate anyone under 150 lbs. Except Sammy."

    Ahaha good to hear

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