Lance was certainly less than gracious in his post race comments today. Either it is part of the overall strategy to make everyone else think there is contention over who is the Astana team leader, or Lance has just laid down the challenge to Contador. If so, I think less of him. He would not have put up with one of his teammates saying the same when he was team leader. If he intends to take out Contador, he should keep his mouth shut and do it on the road.
That said, I don’t know who I am pulling for. I think Lance has passed the torch, but it would certainly be a great comeback for him to contend. Contador is a fantastic racer and deserves his chance as well. I guess the games have really begun now. When Lance is in yellow tomorrow, Contador will have to defend for him. Will be very interesting.
Cavendish didn’t pull any punches either. For what it is worth they both seemed right also. Apparently this exact thing has happened in the tour before. He may have been out of line a little bit, but at the same time sometimes you have to call them like you see them.
I think it will be clear who the team leader is after the mountains coming up. If Lance doesn’t falter there I think they have to get behind him.
Why did you start a duplicate TDF thread?
To Mom MD sent 07/06/2009 4:25:49 PM PDT
Your Dup TDFrance Thread
To Mom MD sent 07/06/2009 8:34:36 PM PDT
I haven't cared anything about Lance Armstrong since he divorced his wife. Then he took up with Cheryl Crow and his stock went down even further. Now, I just can't stand him.