Originally Posted by
Vinokurtov
BTW, I've run into the guy a half dozen times. He may be a really nice guy to his intimate friends and wife, but to the general public, he's a jerk. When someone says hello to you you might at least give a nod.
Not saying hello constitutes being a jerk? A touch sensitive aren't we? How many autographs do you think this poor slob signs every year? Give the guy a break. Like any other pro cyclist is any better.
I think we're forgetting that Levi is 9 years older than Contador. He can't recover the same way. It's a little unfair to say that Contador is in a different league when he is so much younger.
So, it's probably wise for Levi to bide his time, not torture himself, and hope for the other riders to make mistakes. He may not take the GC, but I think he's shooting for 3rd at this point and I'm not sure he wants to jeopardize that by attacking on one of the stages.