Thread: Tour de France

Contador's acceleration going uphill is amazing.

He looks like Lance circa 2001-2002.

It's Contador's race to lose.

What a race up Mont Vontoux. The Schleck brothers did everything they could to try and get Frank into third place and onto the podium as well as cut into Contador's lead, but Contador and Armstrong would have nothing of it. Lance showed he is undoubtedly still among the best in the world. Not bad for a guy who is 37 and hasn't competed in almost 4 years. Contador did a great job riding for the team and not allowing Andy Schleck to control the race up Vontoux. So Contador is going to win, with Andy Schleck 2nd and Lance third. Next year could be a good one. Lance likely won't be on the same team as Contador, and the Schlecks will be hungry after coming so close. It's going to be interesting.

Originally Posted by tripleoption

What a race up Mont Vontoux. The Schleck brothers did everything they could to try and get Frank into third place and onto the podium as well as cut into Contador's lead, but Contador and Armstrong would have nothing of it. Lance showed he is undoubtedly still among the best in the world. Not bad for a guy who is 37 and hasn't competed in almost 4 years. Contador did a great job riding for the team and not allowing Andy Schleck to control the race up Vontoux. So Contador is going to win, with Andy Schleck 2nd and Lance third. Next year could be a good one. Lance likely won't be on the same team as Contador, and the Schlecks will be hungry after coming so close. It's going to be interesting.

It's amazing indeed...

Just finishing 3rd at 37 with almost a 4 years retirement... Wow... What a guy... Can we bring some guys like him with our Broncos???

Hey... Did you notice how the French public enjoyed the return of Lance?
Despite the common rumours that we didn't like him, I think he was really welcomed and he was the real star of this Tour...

Originally Posted by frenchfan

It's amazing indeed...

Just finishing 3rd at 37 with almost a 4 years retirement... Wow... What a guy... Can we bring some guys like him with our Broncos???

Hey... Did you notice how the French public enjoyed the return of Lance?
Despite the common rumours that we didn't like him, I think he was really welcomed and he was the real star of this Tour...

i didn't see that, but that's good to hear. it would be nice if there was a French contender again.

Equal best ever finish for a Brit in the General Classification, with Wigga (Bradley Wiggins) finishing fourth overall.
For a track specialist, he's done a fantastic job at improving his climbing skills.

And how about Cavendish, crowning his tour with a sixth stage victory on the Champs Elysees. Green jersey next year

Originally Posted by Sharkie

Equal best ever finish for a Brit in the General Classification, with Wigga (Bradley Wiggins) finishing fourth overall.
For a track specialist, he's done a fantastic job at improving his climbing skills.

And how about Cavendish, crowning his tour with a sixth stage victory on the Champs Elysees. Green jersey next year

I have to hand it to Bradley Wiggins. He cracked on Vontoux but reached deep down inside to keep his fourth place. He knew Frank Schleck was trying to get past him in the standings and really gutted it out. I'm thinking Wiggins could be a dark horse to win next year, but I also think a lot will have to go exactly right for him to do that. A podium spot may not be out of the question for him next year though.

Anyone wanna start predicting who'll win this year? I'm going with Andy Schleck.

Originally Posted by tripleoption

Anyone wanna start predicting who'll win this year? I'm going with Andy Schleck.

Well... I think it's too early...

But Andy seems a nice bet...
We'll see more in the next months