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Old 02-27-05 | 09:04 PM
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Bikes: Lynskey R240, Sportive, and a Helix Sport disc model in the works; Eddy Merckx MX Leader; Specialized Rock Hopper Comp (1988!)

LeMond in '89. What a dramatic finish! Any 3 week race can always be analyzed as to "what if", and there will always be scenarios that could have changed the results. However, the bottom line is always what did change the results. If I remember correctly, the yellow jersey changed hands five times between LeMond and Fignon in that Tour. That's an all-out battle and suspense that has been lacking in recent years (no disrespect meant to Armstrong). I can appreciate Merckx's win in '69, but LeMond's win in '89 will always have the emotional connection for me. To rise so high in the sport in the mid 80's, come crashing down in a nearly fatal accident, and then make it back to the top again is legendary.
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