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joe_papp said:Anyone know when RAI+ will begin broadcasting tomorrow's stage direct to the web? They usually have been starting around 8:40AM EST (GMT+5) but I'm wondering if there will be an earlier start given tomorrow's shorter stage length.
craig1985 said:Too bad Soler dropped out as I would have picked him as a chance of winning this stage.
Alpe d'Huez said:I like either Sastre by another handful of seconds, or DiLuca. But I don't know if he can get much time on Menchov. Basso will be in the mix as there will be a blistering pace up the thing, and he rides well in such situations.
I see Lance and Levi losing another minute, maybe more.
lookkg386 said:80km stage you never know but I can't see Lance or Levi losing a minute, that's unless Di Luca or Sastre go bezerk on last climb and blow the final group to bits...
Alpe d'Huez said:You and I see nearly opposing things Dim! Going to be fun to watch then, eh?
I actually think Basso and Leakygas will try to set an early fast pace, which is to Basso's liking, just so you know. But I just don't think Levi has it, nor Lance really. If Astana proves me wrong though, I'll post back here and flatly admit it.
Merckx said:Lol, I like it Animal. Should be a great stage for sure