Recent content by eugkim

Funny thing - wouldn't you think that, if Contador ate tainted beef during the tour, one of his teammates might have had the same meal and tested positive as well? Or don't they eat together as a team?

My point is that JB wasn't even close to winning without Contador and Lance. Do you think he could win with Sastre? I would equate Sastre last year with someone like Kloden this year, although not as skilled with TTs. Without Riis last year, Sastre had no chance of winning.

I'd argue that Riis is a more effective tactician. JB threw his throng of horses out to grind the rest of the peleton down for LA and AC, both a step above the rest. Last year, Riis was able to win the TdF with Sastre, who probably wasn't the best in the field. Both LA and AC in their primes...

A few thoughts. I seem to remember a much friendlier relationship in 07 when Lance was coaching Contador from the Discovery Channel car for the final TT. Not sure if AC's statement about LA's personality stretches back that far, or since his return from retirement. I doubt AC will receive...