Frank Schleck's comments

[Forunculo]

It seems like someone just rehashed is previous interview. At least that's how I read it.

That's my interpretation too. I asked because it just seems that we're simply going over something that is old news but I guess with no racing going on we'll debate about anything... even old news, over and over again.

http://www.cyclingnews.com/news/frank-schleck-says-he-wont-be-at-top-form-for-the-tour-de-france

June 27, 13:07

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Frank is trying to avoid be exposed as a Tour podium fluke.

Without Andy he would have to face by his own the others climbers

 

[Gregory]

To some people defending Frank, using the argument of too many races. In 2006 Ullrich considered Giro (full) and TdS to be an ideal preparation for the Tour.

 

[Publicus]

I can't help but think that it was all within his masterplan to eventually bail on the Tour so that he can be on form to help Andy in Spain versus their arch-enemy. The Tour of Luxembourg organizers wouldn't have liked it much if neither of the Schleck brothers took part and as I was told by someone here within the forum (for whatever that is worth), Frank likes the TdS and wanted to do well in it. Strangely this while knowing that it would be detrimental to his form for the Tour. I get the impression that if it were solely up to him he wouldn't be doing the Tour at all. With Andy out he appears to have absolutely no motivation. I can't recall any statements by him pertaining to his motivation in helping whomever is appointed the team's leader. It's likely I missed it. I can't imagine that his public statements since the announcement of Andy not doing the Tour have been all about:

- of his lack of form will effect his image
- his numerous race days being too many to allow him to be able to hold his form for the 3 weeks
-and of course how much he will miss Andy at the Tour

Since this is obviously a house divided could it be that the lines are drawn in such a severe manner that we'll have 2 teams within one with both sides pursuing their own agenda?

These same thoughts have crossed my mind more than a couple of times. I guess you could say this about Team Bruyneel--never a dull moment.

 

[Nick C.]

To some people defending Frank, using the argument of too many races. In 2006 Ullrich considered Giro (full) and TdS to be an ideal preparation for the Tour.

Ullrich abandoned the last week in the Giro FWIW

 

[hoerpi]

To some people defending Frank, using the argument of too many races. In 2006 Ullrich considered Giro (full) and TdS to be an ideal preparation for the Tour.

Ullrich 2006...

 

[marioni]

The sport would be better without the shlecks. we need guys with a strong personality, that's true.. but arrogance, stupidity and hypocrisy must have their price.

But does that apply to Fränk, really?

And cycling needs Schlecks. They are great riders. We just need more racing from and less talking from Andy.