Monthly Archives: July 2009

Tour de France – Stage 15 – Wrap-up

Well, it took two weeks, but the 2009 Tour de France finally exploded. Here’s what we learned: 1. Alberto Contador is clearly head and shoulders above the rest. What we presumed on Arcalis was confirmed today; let the race for second begin. The only remaining question surrounding Contador regards how he will handle Lance Armstrong’s … Continue reading

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Tour de France – Stage 15 – Mini-Preview

I have a gut feeling about tomorrow’s stage: Liquigas is preparing to go on the offensive. The clue? Frederik Willems drifting-in off the back of today’s breakaway, almost 4 minutes down. Insignificant? Maybe. But Willems has good directors, and good directors think beyond the racing in front of them to the days to come. Ever … Continue reading

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Tour de France – Stage 14 – Wrap-up

Is Katusha’s Sergei Ivanov one of the peloton’s craftiest riders or what? His attack with 10km to go in today’s stage was a lesson in timing. He observed the hesitation and lack of cohesion in his companions, and timed his move up the other side of the road to perfection. He knew that no one … Continue reading

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Tour de France – Stage 13 – Wrap-up

Was anyone else cheering for Brice Feillu to take yellow today? And speaking of Feillu, his brother Romain had the honor of being thrown out of the Tour for NOT doping (he wasn’t allowed to take medicine for his asthma and stay in the race). Yellow for little brother Brice would have been a nice … Continue reading

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Tour de France – Stage 13 – Mini-Preview

As for tomorrow’s Stage 13, things should heat-up again with a tough stage from Vittel to Colmar. It was to be run without radios, but I guess Monday’s protest won-out. Look for an attack from teammates of favorites hoping to shake-up the GC. Prime candidates? Roman Kreuziger, Frank Schleck, and yes, Lance Armstrong. All three … Continue reading

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Tour de France – Stage 12 – Wrap-up

Milram missed-out on another opportunity for a stage win today, begging the question: Can you name the teams in this year’s Tour that have never won a stage? Cue the Jeopardy music…and don’t read down if you don’t want it spoiled. Here’s a hint: there are 4. Had enough? Okay, here are the answers: Well, … Continue reading

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