Recent content by sausagedog

Age ought to be against Evans. He is 34. Normally the body's ability to recuperate declines after 30. Although he appears to be in top form, it is possible his TT ability will be more impaired by the previous three weeks than Andy's.

Will Andy be allowed to ride on Frank Schleck's wheel in the TT? as a pacemaker Even if Frank starts 3 min before Andy, he could sacrifice himself and give Andy shelter by waiting for him and then leading him over about 3/4 of the circuit. Or is this not allowed?

If it's close will the final stage be raced? I know the final stage is usually a procession, but if there are a few seconds in it on the last day, will it be a race between Schleck and Evans (and/or others)?

Tour de France without Contador I notice a new market in TDF without C has sprung up. Schleck at 1.91 with PP looks ok and also Nibali at 13 with each way 1/4 the odds (ie 4.0 for a podium place). I suppose there is a risk of non-entry or a new cycling star emerging or a change of form in...