Schleck is obviously injured and so far behind on time that both make it better to abandon.
I can't believe some of the posts here. The guy leaves a lot to be desired in the way of a complete GC rider, but things are just on the down now. In terms of the TdF I don't now if it makes that much of a difference. He will have to attack in the mountains insanely without much hope of gaining enough time to make up for the ITT fail.
These brothers have often just shown up for July.
A month from now it could be Wiggins who's suffering. I hope not, he been good all year and that's to be admired, but he's yet to ride a GT?
Historically Wiggo has alway's had a least one bad day in the Tour.