There's some good hills on the route...It'd be cool to see a break go clear and stay on the first stage. How often has that happend.... Almost never! My wish likely wont come true...
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Alpe d'Huez said:I'm going to agree with Mello's assessment of what will happen. A lot of rabbits, fighting for KOM and Sprint points, a break caught within a few km, and for the stage win pick in a manic field sprint:
Óscar Freire
dimspace said:any aussie in particular?????
I dont think a breakaway has a hope personally, quick step and columbia (for the sprint) and garmin (aspirations for yellow after the TTT) will make sure of that...
as before, i think the intermediate sprints are going to be more interesting in the first instance to judge cavs intentions
mickkk said:Ive never seen Rogers look so relaxed and fit. If he is given a free reign it will be on. I think he had a reserve in the tank on the TT, hardly broke a sweat. My cash is on him, but this is a 100% biased opinion.