I think Alberto trust Armstrong about as far as he can throw him. I doubt he has a problem letting Kloden go chase any breaks.
I don't think Armstrong means to be a thorn in AC's side, but he is used to being top dog. That is something you are born with, and likely the reason he won 7. I don't think it is in Lance's DNA to play second fiddle.
Richard
Originally Posted by
merlinextraligh
It would be very cool on Stage 17 if somebody like Kirchen, Kreuziger, Monfort, took a flyer on one of the early climbs. Armstrong could mark that move without "attacking" Contador. Would make for a hugely exciting stage.
Unfortunately, I think the odds are low there will be such an attack, lower that other teams would allow Armstrong to go with that move, and lower again that Contador wouldn't go up and shut it down.