Originally Posted by
Old Fat Guy
Picchio, I'm 'fairly' sure that 'most' of the riders are using something that isn't available to most of us to aid in recovery.
I'm not a Pollyanna. I think that it is also reasonable to assume that in prior years, a lot of people here celebrated the victories of some who would do whatever it took to win, and chemistry played a big part in those victories.
For the next few days, we should raise our collective glasses to Cadel, Cavendish, Rolland, Sanchez, Team Garmin-Cevelo, and everyone else who actually rode in Le Tour, finish or not. It is the stuff of dreams. Chapeau to all!
It's not my favorite race, but it is a Grand Spectacle.
Not my favorite race, either, but it is indeed the most "larger-than-life." It was very nice to see France claim the white jersey, and a number of French riders perform well, including some very promising younger ones - Rolland, Coppel, and Jeannesson in particular. Good signs for the future health of the sport, IMO. Especially when you factor in the performances from Vanendert and Uran representing nations whose presence on GC used to be much more noteworthy.