Yellow in Paris

[AlejandroValverde]

I can see only AC in yellow in Paris, but i'd love to see there Brad Wiggins. I think he can be 3rd behind AC and AS but I know everything can happen. Besides, Wiggo has strong team and TTT should give him some seconds over others. In highest mountains he will of course lose some time but i think he can win the battle against Gesink, Basso, Samu, Evans and others

 

[Pantani_lives]

Baby Schleck is ready for the challenge!!

 

[jobiwan]

Baby Schleck is ready for the challenge!!

Even as a Schleck fan, that is still hilarious!

 

[lucybears]

what the directeurs sportif say - only John Lelangue has faith in his own team

AG2R-La Mondiale - Vicent Lavenu:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Evans

Astana - Giuseppe Martinelli:
1. Contador

BMC - John Lelangue:
1. Evans; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Gesink

Cofidis - Eric Boyer:
1. Contador; 2. Frank Schleck; 3. Basso

Europcar - Jean René Bernaudeau:
1. Contador; 2. Evans; 3. Kern

Euskaltel-Euskadi - Igor González de Galdeano
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Samuel Sánchez

FDJ - Thierry Bricaut:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Evans

Garmin-Cervélo - Lionel Marie:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Evans

HTC-Highroad - Valerio Piva:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Van den Broeck

Katusha - Andrei Tchmil:
1 Andy Schleck; 2. Contador; 3. Vinokourov

Lampre-ISD - Orlando Maini:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Evans

Leopard-Trek - Kim Andersen:
1 Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Frank Schleck

Liquigas-Cannondale - Stefano Zanatta:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Basso

Movistar - Yvon Ledanois:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck: 3. Samuel Sánchez o Kloden

Omega Pharma-Lotto - Marc Sergeant:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Van den Broeck

Quick Step - Patrick Lefevere:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck: 3. Gesink

Rabobank - Erik Breukink:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Gesink

RadioShack - Alain Gallopin:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Gesink

Saur-Sojasun - Stephane Heulot:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Shcleck; 3. Gesink

Saxo Bank-SunGard - Bradley McGee:
1. Contador

Sky - Dave Brailsford:
1. Contador; 2. Andy Schleck

Vacansoleil - Michel Cornelisse:
1. Andy Schleck; 2. Contador; 3. Gesink

(l'Equipe)

 

[Chef_Vodnik]

Leopard-Trek - Kim Andersen:
1 Contador; 2. Andy Schleck; 3. Frank Schleck


(l'Equipe)

WAT.

No, seriously... WAT

 

[Angliru]

Contador will arrive in Paris wearing yellow. Andy is under the misbegotten belief that he's bridged the gap to Contador in the mountains and TT's based on last year's Tour performance. He's publicly stated he doesn't believe that Contador was less than his best at the Tour. He was cocky, confident and especially assured that he would be parading into Paris wearing yellow but after watching Contador in the Giro, his world came crashing down compounded by the news that Contador would in fact be free to ride the Tour. What he thought was a given is now a yearly nightmare that he can't wake up from. His only hope is that Contador is thrashed from the Giro and just bonks on one stage losing minutes to the principles. Andy's public displays of confidence is just a mask to cover his realization that he will never beat Contador in a grand tour. Andy has to be hoping that Contador gets a 2 year ban because that is the only way he will win the Tour, at least as long as Contador is active and able to race.

It seems with Contador once he's on form he can maintain it for longer periods than is typical and even when he loses a bit of it he's still at pretty high level. Apparently only his allergies and CAS (not Chris Anker Sorensen!) can stop him.

 

[lucybears]

WAT.

No, seriously... WAT

psychological motivation....

 

[Kensuke]

Europcar - Jean René Bernaudeau:
1. Contador; 2. Evans; 3. Kern

 

[Chef_Vodnik]

psychological motivation....

Hehe. Either that, or a sudden turn to realism.

 

[Angliru]

psychological motivation....

So much for that publicly displayed vote of confidence. I bet Bjarne would've put Andy in the #1 slot if he were still his DS, just to show he believes in his rider.

 

[lucybears]

Hehe. Either that, or a sudden turn to realism.

or even just wishful thinking.....

 

[jens_attacks]

the prediction by kim andersen is just hilarious.nice to see tchmil choosing vino for a podium spot.many guys already smelled christophe kern,he has the form of a lifetime,better watch out for him.
my cheering hierarchy:
1.vino
2.klodi-basso
3.horner-evans-contador
4.wiggins-kern-martin-gilbert(yep for gc)
can't fail with those guys,andy had his chance last year...

realistically,the battle for yellow in paris will be just between alberto and andy like last year.

 

[Bye Bye Bicycle]

Kern? Are you joking?

Even in his form of a lifetime he will hardly get near the Top 20.

 

[sultanofhyd]

I think and hope it is Contador.

Not a bad first post I guess, since he's gonna win it anyways.

 

[Midnightfright]

Contador will arrive in Paris wearing yellow. Andy is under the misbegotten belief that he's bridged the gap to Contador in the mountains and TT's based on last year's Tour performance. He's publicly stated he doesn't believe that Contador was less than his best at the Tour. He was cocky, confident and especially assured that he would be parading into Paris wearing yellow but after watching Contador in the Giro, his world came crashing down compounded by the news that Contador would in fact be free to ride the Tour. What he thought was a given is now a yearly nightmare that he can't wake up from. His only hope is that Contador is thrashed from the Giro and just bonks on one stage losing minutes to the principles. Andy's public displays of confidence is just a mask to cover his realization that he will never beat Contador in a grand tour. Andy has to be hoping that Contador gets a 2 year ban because that is the only way he will win the Tour, at least as long as Contador is active and able to race.

It seems with Contador once he's on form he can maintain it for longer periods than is typical and even when he loses a bit of it he's still at pretty high level. Apparently only his allergies and CAS (not Chris Anker Sorensen!) can stop him.

I have to give u credit u never pass up am opportunity to trash baby Schleck

 

[jens_attacks]

Kern? Are you joking?

Even in his form of a lifetime he will hardly get near the Top 20.

we'll see...most of the riders in the peloton see him as the revelation of this tour,says l'equipe

 

[AlejandroValverde]

He can be revelation but it doesn't mean, he will be in top5.

For him a surprise would be top10-12 place and polka dot jersey. That's all he can do

 

[jens_attacks]

of course,i never said he will make the top 5,he's the french hope for top 15.

 

[mightymac12]

Cognitive dissonance.

Why can't I root for Contador. He is a specimen of a cyclist, he seems grounded, and generally likable. For some reason I cannot cheer for him.

My hopes for this years tour is that someone new steals yellow. Such as Jani, Wiggins, or {insert name here}.

I am sad no one will make an obscure prediction. Seems everyone is following suite with the Andy/Contador safe bet.

 

[Anonymous]

Should have allowed people to see who voted on who. I want to see who picked Wigans because that is funny and they deserve to be made fun of.

 

[Angliru]

I have to give u credit u never pass up am opportunity to trash baby Schleck

I do my best!

 

[Pantani_lives]

Why can't I root for Contador. He is a specimen of a cyclist, he seems grounded, and generally likable. For some reason I cannot cheer for him.

My hopes for this years tour is that someone new steals yellow. Such as Jani, Wiggins, or {insert name here}.

I am sad no one will make an obscure prediction. Seems everyone is following suite with the Andy/Contador safe bet.

I would also like to predict a dark horse (Hesjedal, Brajkovic), but that probably won't happen.

If Contador and Schleck finish 1 and 2, it would be the first time in history that the Tour had the same top 2 for three consecutive years (I think).

If Evans wins, he would be the oldest Tour winner in over half a century. Leipheimer, Klöden and Vino are even older.

 

[Angliru]

we'll see...most of the riders in the peloton see him as the revelation of this tour,says l'equipe

Wouldn't he be considered a "revelation" after his performance, not before?

 

[jens_attacks]

climbing like an angel in dauphine and then just slaughtering the rivals in the french nationals itt is a revelation trust me.the guys from the peloton know better and they feel kern will do something special.

 

[tadescu]

1. A. Schleck
2. Gesink
3. Samu Sanchez