So is Armstrong holding out or just washed up? He's an old man in cycling compared to some of the top contenders (at least in the TT). Fabian looked spot on.
So is Armstrong holding out or just washed up? He's an old man in cycling compared to some of the top contenders (at least in the TT). Fabian looked spot on.
So is Armstrong holding out or just washed up? He's an old man in cycling compared to some of the top contenders (at least in the TT). Fabian looked spot on.
Roads were wet and any of the TRS guys that rode after the rain started were held back. If you watch starting around 1:25 in the video you can see it. Johan commented that with Zubeldia out they can't risk losing anyone else.
So is Armstrong holding out or just washed up? He's an old man in cycling compared to some of the top contenders (at least in the TT). Fabian looked spot on.
Never, and I wouldn't expect him to win, but his TT'ing is usually a little better than that, even when bluffing or not wanting to peak too early. The damp roads, notwithstanding, I think he may be bluffing his bluffing. Before he crashed out in TOC, he didn't look that great.
stevesbike said:
when was the last time Armstrong won a race in June??
Thank you so very much for posting all these great videos
Armstrong looks good to me - he beat A Schleck a few weeks ago on a super short TT but its note worthy and he is a few seconds off C-man on a course that became progressively more wet than the earlier riders had to endure
by the way Seattleblu - he has won plenty of races in June
Given Contador's less than stellar but still great performance on Alp Duez, a stage he greatly wanted to win, and the fact that the Tour is only a couple weeks away, aside from Frank Scleck's condition, I think this could shape up to be an epic TDF if Lance can climb like the past
the Schlecks will need time before the long TT against Contador and Armstrong
If Lance can take 9 seconds off Andy in a few kilometers than doesn't bode well
the pressure will be on Contador really. I don't expect to see much from Basso but there are some other names that might make their day this year
certainly June has become a far more interesting match up than was anticipated
Given Contador's less than stellar but still great performance on Alp Duez, a stage he greatly wanted to win, and the fact that the Tour is only a couple weeks away, aside from Frank Scleck's condition, I think this could shape up to be an epic TDF if Lance can climb like the past
Less than stellar? You don't expend energy when you don't need to.. blowing away Brajkovic would've served no purpose. Contador knew exactly what was going on, with Brajkovic not being able to have anything left for a sprint. Contador himself is hardly known for his sprinting talent.
Less than stellar? You don't expend energy when you don't need to.. blowing away Brajkovic would've served no purpose. Contador knew exactly what was going on, with Brajkovic not being able to have anything left for a sprint. Contador himself is hardly known for his sprinting talent.
By all accounts this was a victory for Janez. Nothing will take away from that.
Contador wanted the win as much as anyone in the field and he couldn't do it with his team or on his own in June, 3 weeks prior to the start of the 2010 TDF
yeah it was training, but when you're a Tour contender you ride to win at this time during the year. It is a test of your fitness. I wouldn't say Lance is riding to win the TDS right now because he isn't, his TT was conservative clearly
there is great truth that you should not expend more energy than you are required but that is neither Alberto's style nor what I perceived as he crossed the line - he looked wasted by the effort. I think that is fair to say at least from the looks of a video. you may very well be right, I just disagree
I would go so far as to say Contador worked hard to not to lose the jersey and never reclaimed it from arguably Radio Shack's "B" team
Calling the finish a sprint is being generous, Contador barely mustered the edge
I'm not suggesting you should discount him, I'm merely remarking on the fact he did not look as strong as he has in the last, and I've never seen him struggle so much.
His repeated efforts were less explosive and less effective and the result was a pathetic sprint that rewarded him with a stage win at the Dauphine on Alp Duez
If anything it is clear Astana is going to have a tough time of it at the Tour but maybe that goes without saying
Less than stellar? You don't expend energy when you don't need to.. blowing away Brajkovic would've served no purpose. Contador knew exactly what was going on, with Brajkovic not being able to have anything left for a sprint. Contador himself is hardly known for his sprinting talent.
Is the same wishfull thinking for the LA fans infecting the bert fans now too?
you cant seriously believe that bert was not trying VERY hard --->trying his best..to drop Brajkovic on alpe dhuez?
LMAO.
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