In case some of you "Let's all Get Along World Peace" weenies haven't noticed, pro cycling is a VERY tough, dangerous, grueling sport. And generally speaking, Nice Guys Don't Win. You saw how many Tours Jan won after 1997 with his total lack of a killer instinct. No knock on Jan. I LOVE Jan. But there it is.

Most Tour winners and successful pro bike racers do have it. A few notable exceptions (Miguel Indurain does come to mind).

That being said that Boonen kid is very scary. God forbid he turns into a big mtn. climber. Man he can sure crush those shorter steeper Spring Classic climbs eh? Ask George Hincapie about that.