Originally Posted by fujiacerider
... and then he drops out today, presumably to allow those smaller guys the opportunity for fame. ...
Sorry, no. He told the TV cameraman on a moto (during the stage) that he was leaving because he is in the Milan-San Remo next weekend. Presumably to save some energy.
I used to like him a lot, but he seems to be getting a big head lately. Cipollini was bad enough, then it was Petacchi. We really don't need
another one.