Originally Posted by
grolby
1. Schleck and the team aren't going to break the Champs tradition, especially after all the controversy around "gentlemanly/champion-worthy" tactics.
2. It wouldn't be Saxo vs. Astana. It would be Saxo vs. Astana, HTC-Columbia, Lampre, Cervelo, Garmin-Transitions, Milram, and Sky. At least. Not a prayer of that kind of move working.
1. There is no such tradition.
2. This one covers why attacks involving contenders is a thing of the past.
BTW both Merckx and Hinault have been involved in attacks on run into paris.