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SUNDAY!

Medium mountains - A sporting perspective JEAN-FRANÇOIS PESCHEUX’S ANALYSIS :
Made to measure for a strong man

“This is a long stage with a very up-and-down profile particularly as it features the Pas de Peyrol and the first-ever ascent of the Col de Perthus. Except for the opening 50km, it’s just climbs and descents all of the way. It’s a real leg-breaker. And if the action really takes off then there certainly won’t be 100 riders coming in together to contest the finish. It’s the kind of stage that should suit Sylvain Chavanel. Last year he won the stage at Les Rousses in the Jura when there were numerous attacks. On this stage, a group containing one of the race’s strong guys could get clear, which could in turn set off any number of counter-attacks, especially as a stage like this is never easy to control.”

Now it starts to get interesting.

This has been such a fun Tour so far! I haven't enjoyed one so much since Lance rode! The American teams are really doing well ( except for the bad luck of Radio Shack). And AC is down in the GC: what more could a girl ask for?!

My husband and 2nd son rode the Triple Bypass today: 3 passes- Squaw, Loveland and Vail= 9600 vertical and 117 miles. They both made it (second time for both) and were exhausted. My husband had a sidewall blowout on the way into Idaho Springs at 40 mph. Just glad he was ok. Delayed, but ok.
One of my son's long time friends and riding partner today trains with Tyler Hamilton in Boulder. I guess Tyler can still turn the pedals pretty impressively despite his recent history.

“Now it starts to get interesting.”

So right, today we start to separate the boys from the mountain goats. I suspect there will be some tired legs later this afternoon!!

Enjoy.