Sorry didn't think anyone was reading. I am watching the tour and trying to
figure out the strategy and interaction between Lance and Contador. I
actually watched stage 15 again today to try and figure things out. Lance, a
bit upset (grades himself as a "B-" when asked about it), Contador almost
angry.

Lance hasn't done spectacularly in his other races and only "SPECIFICALLY"
trained like for 6 or 7 months - before that was fit but running etc so he
IS a bit out of shape and older too. Contador is younger and at his peak.
Lance also partially owns Astana so he wins whether he wins the race or not.
It's a bit up in the air. Frankly I'd love to see someone from another team
win. And what about Contador's really aggressive reaction to winning the
stage (stage 15) and the yellow jersey? Seems quite a different guy from
years ago... kind of angry for lack of a better word. I really liked Sastre
and hope he does better.

I WAS able to order from my favorite bike shop an Astana shirt and it's
pretty awesome (pricy but those are really good for riding!).

Everyone's performance is amazing considering that this year it really is a
totally CLEAN (no drugs) race...

So what's everyone else's take on the TDF?

Sue

-----Original Message-----
From: roadracingukandireland@yahoogroups.com

1. Tour de France
Posted by: "taxcpatx" no_reply@yahoogroups.com taxcpatx
Date: Sun Jul 19, 2009 8:07 am ((PDT))

No one has even posted a relevant message even though the TDF is now in
progress.

The only thing keeping this group alive is the spammers.