LMAO


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Everybody is going to jump on my case, but winning the Tour De France a bunch of times in a row is impressive, but it's not as impressive as we have made it out to be. If you look at the history, there have been many many people repeat for several years. In fact, looking back at the historical history, it even appears likely that when someone wins their first Tour De France they have a really good chance to win the next one. It's probably because there isn't alot of deviation over the long course of the event. Either way, he's the best ever in his sport.

Lance said that if he had been training for a little longer and a little harder he may have been in better shape to handle the Tour. He thinks he might be able to do better next year.

Impressive sprint up the mountains today by Armstrong to close the gap. He looked VERY VERY strong. Maybe he's been sandbagging...

It was impressive to catch back up. But the fact of it is he still got dropped again today, that's twice now. He'll be lucky to finish top 5, which is impressive. But I don't see him not losing several minutes up Ventoux Friday.

I don't know that he got dropped so much as he didn't expect the kick and let his teammate go for it. Seemed to be more of a team strategy than anything, especially considering how Contador and Kloden waited for him.

with only 1 nut...he has less friction.

he doesn't have to win this IMO. he's already proven he can still compete. can't wait to see him next year.

The Astana team is loaded. Contador is really good and he has some really good teammates. Too bad Leppheimer went down.

Armstrong finished 16th in the time trial today, 1:30 behind Contador. He was 4th at the first time check, but faded badly at the end. He's 3rd overall right now, but definitely won't keep that position by the time they arrive in Paris on Sunday, with the brutal ride up the Ventoux on Saturday. I'll say he will do very well if he can hold on to 5th place.

Well, I have to hand it to Armstrong. He rode great today and held on to third. I honestly didn't think he had it in him. There were only 2 riders, Contador and Andy Schleck, who were clearly stronger on the mountain today. I think either of them could have taken a couple of minutes out of Armstrong instead of the :03 they gained. But Contador was more concerned with covering Andy Schleck's moves and Andy was more concerned about helping his brother Frank, who was hoping to move up from 5th.

It sounds like Armstrong might give it another go next year. I still think his decline has more to do with age than lack of training. We'll see.

I think Armstrong had a bit left in the tank today. But, he played the dutiful team mate. Third in the TDF is nothing to sneeze at for anyone, especially at 38. And, he's got a new team for next year: Team Radioshack.

Impressive showing for the old guy. Just shows you that age is relative.

FAX

Especially on PEDs!

They will be tasked not only with winning the race, but also entering the address and phone number of every spectator into bicycle-mounted computers