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JayhawKen
07-25-07, 05:04 PM
Over 55km, mostly flat, Contador's 1:53 over Evans looks kinda slim.

So is the question about whether Levi can take a minute or so from Evans in the TT? I thought that was Cadel's strength...
ed073
07-25-07, 05:06 PM
you can expect Contador/Discovery to go as well if my moles are on the money...
chipcom
07-25-07, 05:13 PM
you can expect Contador/Discovery to go as well if my moles are on the money...

Sure thing, 007.
ed073
07-25-07, 06:52 PM
Sure thing, 007.

lol...

stand by for further updates.
merlinextraligh
07-25-07, 06:55 PM
Over 55km, mostly flat, Contador's 1:53 over Evans looks kinda slim.



Only put a minute into him in the first TT, and Cantador will have the motivation of the Yellow Jerersey this time.
jsharr
07-25-07, 06:55 PM
The Disco train should be able to hold it's own on the flats, and keep it even until the TT, giving Levi and Contador a chance.
serpico7
07-25-07, 06:57 PM
you can expect Contador/Discovery to go as well if my moles are on the money...
As in out of the race? Nah, Disco has proven they are the best at evading detection.
Devil
07-25-07, 06:57 PM
lol...

stand by for further updates.

How about you tell us what your moles are saying?
ed073
07-25-07, 07:23 PM
, Disco has proven they are the best at evading detection.


Indeed.
bac
07-25-07, 07:25 PM
It's still a three horse race. I can't wait! :)

... Brad
serpico7
07-25-07, 07:27 PM
Indeed.
But it sounds like you think that is going to change in the very near future?
Hendley
07-25-07, 07:46 PM
Did anyone else see Cadel shoulder-check a fan into the grill of a parked car? It about 10 or so kms from the summit, they were down to three in the lead group, and he nailed this guy who had been running alongside them like a loon...
bac
07-25-07, 07:52 PM
Did anyone else see Cadel shoulder-check a fan into the grill of a parked car?

I SAW IT - IT WAS GREAT!!!!! (Yes, I'm shouting!) I'm recording to DVD, and when I first saw it, I wasn't sure what happened. I thought perhaps the fan knocked Cadel down. However, when I watched the DVD - it's an absolute classic! Talk about owned!

... Brad
ericy
07-25-07, 07:54 PM
Over 55km, mostly flat, Contador's 1:53 over Evans looks kinda slim.

So is the question about whether Levi can take a minute or so from Evans in the TT? I thought that was Cadel's strength...

Now that Ras has withdrawn, do the time bonuses for previous stages get shifted over to other riders, or do they stay with the original rider?

If they do, then it would change the size of the lead that Contador has over Evans.
vik
07-25-07, 07:57 PM
As in out of the race? Nah, Disco has proven they are the best at evading detection.

+1 - hire the best medical staff in the world and make avoiding getting busted your #1 goal. I think what makes Disco so smart is they'd take 2nd or 3rd place rather than losing everything and getting busted. They also know when to quit - Lance timed things to perfection. They're just on the right side of the line between ambitious and greedy. Seems to pay off for them.
vik
07-25-07, 07:58 PM
Now that Ras has withdrawn, do the time bonuses for previous stages get shifted over to other riders, or do they stay with the original rider?

If they do, then it would change the size of the lead that Contador has over Evans.

He didn't get busted so I would assume nothing gets changed and he would keep his stage wins.
Hendley
07-25-07, 08:00 PM
I SAW IT - IT WAS GREAT!!!!! (Yes, I'm shouting!) I'm recording to DVD, and when I first saw it, I wasn't sure what happened. I thought perhaps the fan knocked Cadel down. However, when I watched the DVD - it's an absolute classic! Talk about owned!

... Brad

Brilliant! I wasn't sure if I imagined it or not. Aussie rules road cycling!
bac
07-25-07, 08:03 PM
Aussie rules road cycling!

His mtb handling skills came in handy for sure! He was suffering on a very steep slope, but still had the energy to beat that jerk down. I wish I had a vid to post.

... Brad
Devil
07-25-07, 08:03 PM
Damn, I missed it. I hope someone posts a video of it.
skinnyone
07-25-07, 08:29 PM
Actually upon a recheck, its the moto driver that pushes the fan away.. 4.1 miles to the top..
ed073
07-30-07, 04:15 PM
But it sounds like you think that is going to change in the very near future?


http://www.smh.com.au/news/tourdefrance/greatest-swindle-in-sporting-history/2007/07/31/1185647857951.html
harlond
07-30-07, 04:38 PM
http://www.smh.com.au/news/tourdefrance/greatest-swindle-in-sporting-history/2007/07/31/1185647857951.htmlIn the absence of evidence that he doped for or in the TdF--and as of today, I am aware of no such evidence--how could this possibly affect Contador's TdF victory?