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07-01-2011, 09:03 AM | #1 |
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Tour de France 2011
It is one of the few cycling events that I actually Tivo.....
I am hoping that Leipheimer or Horner from Radioshack can make some noise. In the end, it will be interesting to see how Cantador feels after winning the Giro(tired) or of A. Schleck can get to the top of the podium? Can Cadel Evans finally win? http://www.letour.fr/us/homepage_horscourseTDF.html P.S. I am sure Alberto can find some beef that can help him recover and be peaking at this years TdF..... |
07-01-2011, 09:10 AM | #3 |
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I'm sick of hearing about Contador, he should be suspended and not even riding in the Tour IMHO. I'm backing Andy Schleck all the way--he was robbed by a doping Contador last year and he deserves the win. I'm very excited for the Pyrenees this year, with Galibier making two appearances and l'Alpe d'Huez!
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07-01-2011, 10:35 AM | #4 | |
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07-01-2011, 11:18 AM | #6 |
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I'm pulling for Chris Horner to be the best American finisher in this year's tour. I really would like Andy Schleck to beat Contador, but 3 weeks of racing will determine the winner. Looking forward to the TTT on Sunday to see how the Teams with the GC contendors will shake out.
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07-01-2011, 11:43 AM | #8 |
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07-01-2011, 11:47 AM | #9 | |
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And what if they all take it, if they all use doping it isn't cheating anymore right? They still have to train and have to have skills. You can dope me up with the best stuff in the world, it would still take me 3 days to climb the Alpe 'd Huez.
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07-01-2011, 11:51 AM | #10 | |
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07-01-2011, 12:02 PM | #11 |
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The taking of performance enhancing drugs is still a problem in most professional sports including baseball, football and track, but cycling seems to get the most notoriety about it.
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07-01-2011, 12:29 PM | #13 | |
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I would prefer that this thread not turn into a dopers forum.... I think everyone could probably agree that every athlete in the sport has pushed the limits of what is "legal".... When they are caught going over the edge, there is a price to pay.... (or you have the Spanish Cycling Federation declare you eligible, getting you another GT and then wait for the CAS to call you a doper.... ) |
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07-01-2011, 11:47 AM | #15 | |
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Grand Tours Giro d'Italia Vuelta a Espana I personally liked Giro better than TdF. Classics Paris Roubaix Milan San Remo Tour of Flanders Liege Bastone Liege Giro de Lombardia Stateside Tour of California Philly Classic |
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07-01-2011, 11:40 AM | #16 | |
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Cadel specifically aligned his training so he will peak for the tour. He will be good for a top 5 finish. Not sure how strong his team is. But, I still can't see keeping up with Contador and the Schlecks in the mountains. He is just not built that way. It will be a Contador and Andy Schleck battle. Has Contador recovered enough to compete? How has Andy improved in his time trialing? We will know next week. |
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07-01-2011, 01:10 PM | #17 |
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the amounts found in his blood were too low to have any effect. But then again, he was involved with Dr. Fuentes before, he has a sketchy past and I don't like him. He's not a fair sporter, the way he stole the tour from Schleck last year was weak and unfair, he could only beat Rasmussen because Rasmussen was taken out of competition. Contador isn't that great.
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07-05-2011, 12:53 PM | #18 | |
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BUT, saying Contador ain't that 'great' is a little bit of a stretch. When the hills gets steeper, he gets better. He is one of my favorite climbers. Not going to discuss if he doped or not. It's the Spanish Cycling Federation's decision not to suspend him that is a shame. Landis must be wishing he was born in Mayorga, Spain instead of Lancaster, PA. |
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