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Sea The Stars said:I am wondering about the time Andy would need on others going into the time trial:
Frank -0:45
Cadel +1:30
Contador +0:45
Basso -0:30
And Frank:
Andy +0:45
Cadel +2.15
Contador +1:30
Basso +0:15
How accurate is that?
Also is Voeckler likely to hang in there much longer?
El Pistolero said:Where the hell was Moncoutié by the way? Favorite for the polkadots, but now not anymore...
auscyclefan94 said:Good analysis as usual Galic Ho. I guess one positive from a disastrous day for rabobank is that Ten Dam is looking quite strong.
Cunego surprised me as I kinda gave up hope on him but if he rides strongly through the Pyrenees and the Alps then he could definetly top 5. Basso looks quite good to me. He has an interesting style for a climber as he doesn't really have a big acceleration but more just a continual high turn of pace on the climbs. He's one of the contenders who doesn't mind setting the tempo on the front.
Evans and basso need to realise that the Schlecks are going to tag team them therefore they need to wake up to that and almost work together in a way.
One thing I must say, Sassi would of loved to of seen both basso and Evans both looking strong duking it out with the big boys.
The Schleck's obsession with Contador was really annoying.
The Hitch said:Well i would point out that hes exactly 5 seconds better off than 10 days ago.
Had Cadel or Basso or one of the Schlecks been dropped then there would be reason to hope, but they all still looking strong and are way way ahead of him.
bridgeman said:I've studied the end of stage 12 several times and was always struck by how stressed Contador was looking. I don't see anything that makes me think he is holding back. He looks genuinely cooked to me.
davestoller said:I think Andy is waiting for the Alps.
Reports today that Contador is suffering bigtime withsaddle sore. Actually has modified his saddle to sit modtly on one side/cheek.
Cimber said:Basso+Szmyd: wow
Evans: thats it matey. Its yours to lose now
Andy: Not convincing
No_Balls said:By the alps his chances is maybe out of the window. He has to capitalize now.
1574 meters ascension VAM
not impressed...why everyone so slow?
In 2003, Ullrich rode the Tourmalet at 1700 VAM
Armstrong Luz Ardiden @ 1740 in 35 minutes and change.
Just saying
rata de sentina said:Wrong forum.