Hi Im still living in the past a bit so dont really have a favourite rider, well not of the younger riders anyway. I suppose it would be Michele Bartoli....

Mr Armstrong of course........ ... From: "lance_enhanced" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: <roadracingukandireland@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Saturday, February 21,...

But will he get number 6????...

I'm not sure heart wishes yes but head says no............ ... From: "mickymallen" <no_reply@yahoogroups.com> To: <roadracingukandireland@yahoogroups.com> ...

Personally, I would like to see Jan or vinokourov win this year - thereby keeping alive the legend that is Anquetil Merckx Hinault Indurain Armstrong all on 5...

I would personally like to see Lance win it although as you say it is the only event he rides. I believe he has made the tour his and 6 wins would finally...

well, I think this year I'm going to favor Roberto Heras. He's done a lot of work for Armstrong the past two years,he's a very strong climber,and with the...

Good point but do you not think he would need a very mountainous Tour? winning the veulta is one thing but the Tour is another against VERY strong all rounders...

True enough. Roberto is not the TT rider that Lance and Ullrich are. I base my choice on the notion that the TdF can be won in the mountains if he keeps close...

I suppose all the bitterness of having wasted 2 years as Lances understudy and sacrificing his own (very good) chances, could prove vital. I think Vinokourov...

I'm not especially familiar with Vino, other than I know he's been in the hunt but hasn't been able to put everything together when the race is on the line.At...

lets hope for a nice, open tour.......

Favorite rider of all time: Cipo Favorite rider now: Cipo Favorite tour rider of all time: Durand/Jalabert (sneaky little....) Favorite tour GC rider:...