So, who do actually want to win the TdF?

[jaylew]

Thought it might be interesting to see who people are actually rooting for to win the Tour and I figured a poll would be the best way since people can stay anonymous if they want.

Btw, this list certainly isn't who I think the top 10 will be. I think a few will be out of the top 10 for sure. Anyway, the polls are limited to 10 options, so feel free to add Vande Velde, Nibali, Kreuziger, or whoever you're rooting for below if you like. Post below as well if you not afraid for people to know who you're rooting for.

Anyway, I'd like to see Contador take it.

No ballot stuffing please!

 

[RightWingNutJob]

Don't really care on who wins, but would love to see a tour similar to 87 or 89.

 

[msjett]

An Australian rider...don't mind which one...

But I have to say, that Contador is most likely to win.

 

[jaylew]

Just added the poll.

 

[karlboss]

anyone who takes a gamble that pays off
not astana: that team is stacked and australians always barrack for the underdog(s)

 

[Anonymous]

Just added the poll.

Need to add "none of the above"

I want to see a good race, but I am not sure I am a fan enough of any of them to want one specific person to win.

I don't want Armstrong or anyone from Australia.

 

[phillop]

i want roman kreuziger to win, but hes not an option

 

[karlboss]

Need to add "none of the above"

I want to see a good race, but I am not sure I am a fan enough of any of them to want one specific person to win.

I don't want Armstrong or anyone from Australia.

Don't like australians or just not a fan of the 2 chances?

 

[Kimono]

I'm going with worst to first... Wim Vansevenant

 

[BroDeal]

I think I will be pulling for Evans as scary as that sounds.

I would really like to see the Schlecklet or Kreuziger take it, but I do not think the course suits them.

 

[Anonymous]

Don't like australians or just not a fan of the 2 chances?

Actually, I like Rogers, I just like to jerk the chain of Aussies since most seem so willing to do the same for us Yanks.

Nothing personal.

 

[msjett]

I think I will be pulling for Evans as scary as that sounds.

I would really like to see the Schlecklet or Kreuziger take it, but I do not think the course suits them.

I am scared now! lol

 

[msjett]

Actually, I like Rogers, I just like to jerk the chain of Aussies since most seem so willing to do the same for us Yanks.

Nothing personal.

I am sure we do our best to give as good as we get! lol

 

[BroDeal]

I am scared now! lol

My pulling for riders is like the evil eye looking upon the chosen. I am afraid that Evans has no chance now.

 

[msjett]

My pulling for riders is like the evil eye looking upon the chosen. I am afraid that Evans has no chance now.

And I thought that I was the only one who that happened to, last year I was so certain and told everyone who would listen, this is it, he is going to do it, and the rest you know is history....2nd again!

 

[AW7577]

I'll be pulling for VDV, but I'm almost certain that his form is too far off. Outside of that I'm just hoping Farrar might be able to squeak by Cav once and would really like to see a Frenchman take the stage on Bastille Day.

 

[Alpe d'Huez]

I voted for Andy Schleck. I like the way he rides, and prefer him to his brother. I almost voted for Sastre, or Gesnik.

Like Karl, I'd like most of all to see someone who attacks and stirs things up to win, or an underdog. Or maybe someone attack on Stage 13, win the stage big time, and hold on to the end.

I think it's possible Evans does win this year. If he is within striking distance heading into the Annecy TT, and can somehow hold his own on the Ventoux, the rest of the course suits him very well. None the less, I'm almost convinced he'll finish 2nd.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

I want gesink to win
but realisticly want menchov.

 

[Anonymous]

i want the winner to be, the rider who has shown the most courage, attacked, given it a go, and been the best over three weeks of a great tour de france.. whoever it may be...

as long as its not cadel.. i cant face seeing his boring mug in paris.. although maybe then he will actually smile... actually if cadel wins it, and fills the criteria then good on him.. i think with the field this year it will be almost impossible to bore your way to the yellow jersey (a la contador in the giro last year)

 

[davidg]

At time of posting

54% want either Evans or Armstrong to win out of this list. Conclusive

Interesting considering the anti Armstrong and anti Evans sentiment on this forum. Wonder if it will change as more Yanks wake up?

 

[Jasper]

I'd say Contador or Andy Schleck.

 

[Mellow Velo]

i want roman kreuziger to win, but hes not an option

Me too, but there's no room in the poll with all those Astana leaders.
Remember the last time Bruynell took 4 leaders to the tour? 2006.....Oooopps!

Of the list, Shleckette or Gesink.

I think it's time to get rid of the same 'ol same 'ol.

 

[Timmy-loves-Rabo]

At time of posting

54% want either Evans or Armstrong to win out of this list. Conclusive

Interesting considering the anti Armstrong and anti Evans sentiment on this forum. Wonder if it will change as more Yanks wake up

not to mention it's been afternoon/early evening here in australia

 

[davidg]

not to mention it's been afternoon/early evening here in australia

Lesson #1 - never let the facts confuse the story

 

[neil69cyclist]

I think I will be pulling for Evans as scary as that sounds.

I would really like to see the Schlecklet or Kreuziger take it, but I do not think the course suits them.

Bro funny enough I am in the Evans camp after watching him at the Dauphine, at last years tour with the accident and everything he became really odd and I thought he was having a bit of a break down, but at the dauphine he showed some real guts when he kept attacking.