Originally Posted by
OrionKhan
Today's stage was a worst case scenario for the other GC contenders. Contador will not be worn down by their attacks. All he has to do is mark them. They have to attack AND drop AC. Something which none of them have exhibited the ability to do so in the past.
In addition to his superior physical ability, Contador is a superb, spontaneous tactician - impossible to predict. IMO Andy Schleck is the only rider who stands a chance against him in a tour.