nafun

Is that legal? I mean if so, what is to stop F Schleck from waiting for Sastre, then helping him?

Bullseye

No, it's not legal; I don't think that's what he was implying. He's pretty much saying that Kohl is as fast as Sastre [probably not true], so if he gains two [or three minute man?] minutes from Kohl, he will have won the Tour.

-bullseye

robow

I'm thinking for VDV if everything goes right, he might catch Kohl or Frank, but that would be the best he can hope for. (at least on paper)

ridethecliche

I'm probably going to start watching around 9 or 10.

This is going to be pretty sweet. I'm hoping VDV can make it to the podium. I knew he wouldn't win the tour, but a podium would be nice. Lets hope Sastre grows some wings or Evans is really worn out from CSC's blistering pace for the last few days.

pumpy schwartz

nope. just busting balls for wheel suckin. not that i care, but it's a big fat slow pitch, easy to swing at

USAZorro

If there's a massive earthquake right after Wim finishes, he could end up winning. These so-called experts.

Suzie Green

First he has to lose to Bernard Eisel.

BananaTugger

All the help he can get.

2wheeled

It's not about the bike





oh come on, somebody had to say it.

LittleSally

I like the way you think, Justin! I'm going to have all my fingers and toes crossed for him! I mean, stranger things have happened, right?

That would be totally sweet if he did!

Btw, cyclingfans.com has a start time list up. Depending on where you live, 10am might be too late.

Sally

BananaTugger

Tell it to the UCI.

ridethecliche

I'm in PA, so I'll be fine. I want to see Fabian and Miller hit the TT too, so I wish they posted those times as well

acorn_user

I don't think any of the GC guys will win the stage. They are probably too tired. So I'm going to go for a good TT rider who is not in contention for the overall and has been able to save some energy, and is not from CSC; they did too much work.

How about Millar? Iván Gutiérrez could be another option. He has won the Spanish TT champs a few times. Otherwise, Bruseghin has not had to do too much and can turn in a good TT.

Not that I really know much about this or what the riders are capable of!

yellowjeep

ahhhhhh i can't wait.

This is going to be so great to watch tomorrow

edit
In a few hours

2wheeled

I think this will be the final list in Paris

1. Cadel Evans (AUS), Silence-Lotto
2. Denis Menchov (RUS), Rabobank
3. Carlos Sastre (ESP), CSC
4. Frank Schleck (LUX), CSC
5. Bernhard Kohl (AUT), Gerolsteiner
6. Christian Vande Velde (USA), Garmin-Chipotle

If VDV does an incredible ride he could jump into 3rd

J.W.

VDV will ride better than Kohl, Schleck and maybe even Sastre. He will turn himself inside-out and finish top 3. (my opinion)

Suzie Green

OK, before the main protagonists start, here is my final GC prediction. Yes I am using my heart instead of my head so sue me.

Sastre
Evans - 4 seconds
Menchov - 22 seconds
Vandevelde - 1:17
Schleck - 1:51
Kohl - 2:12

condiment

What time (and timezone) is the TT set to start?

2wheeled

Miller...blah. What's wrong with him this year?

Suzie Green

It has already started. Not sure of the exact time, but France is 6 hours ahead of EDT and 1 hour ahead of British time.

Suzie Green

He's riding clean.

2wheeled

That's for sure and a good thing, I just thought this course was perfect for him. I guess these a reason why we haven't seen much of him.

Cancellara crushed his time.

Suzie Green

I don't have the TV on yet...going to do that in about 20 minutes and use the Tivo...but I'm catching the early splits here: https://www.letour.fr/indexus.html

Seeing as how I picked Cancellara to win the stage (and he's at least beaten Millar), I think you owe me a beer.

BananaTugger

12:30 CET.

2wheeled

ahh, the secret betting contest screws me again. Enjoy.