The Toninator said:
Not anymore with the arrival of the pro tour.
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Not anymore with the arrival of the pro tour.
eh wadda you know bout it?indieboy said:
Savoldelli and Basso have both been quoted in the press this year that the giro is NOT as tough as the Tour. The overall speed is slower. The stages aren't as long. And the climbs not as plentiful... nor are they as hard. That's them and pretty much every pro racer saying that. IT is not in the same league as the Tour.indieboy said:
And that same lost Basso lost 1'24" to Lance in short TT in the tour.
The Toninator said:
Put your money where your mouth is.... Otherwise shut it.
Christophe Moreau WHINY BITCH
Moreau unhappy with Vino rumours
Frenchman Christophe Moreau has been riding better than all of his countrymen in this year's Tour de France. The Credit Agricole rider was as high as third overall in the race and has been sitting inside the top ten ever since. But he is feeling pretty unappreciated of late, following the news that his team is one of those bidding for the signature of Alexandre Vinokourov.
Moreau poured out his frustration in Thursday's issue of L'Equipe, saying that he feels "deceived" by team manager Roger Legeay. According to him, things seemed hunky dory on the Tour's first rest day, but since then all has not been well.
"I began talking about my contract with Roger Legeay on the first rest day in Grenoble," he said. There, he talked to me about continuing while I expressed my loyalty to a team where I have felt at home for four years. On the second rest day I brought up the subject again but Roger Legeay had become more evasive."
Moreau says that it is not easy to get a straight answer out of his directeur sportif. "Roger Legeay is somebody who has a strong character and with whom dialogue is not always easy. This lack of communication and this stalling in the negotiations shows this to be true. It makes me think that the arrival of Alexandre Vinokourov is a realistic possibility."
Moreau is 34 years old but has no intention of retiring yet. He says that he's had contact with several teams but prefers the thought of staying with Credit Agricole. However, even if he is offered a new deal there, he says that being on the same team as Vinokourov is not a realistic option. "The arrival of Vinokourov would be an ejector seat for me," he stated, rather bluntly.
Moreau unhappy with Vino rumours
Frenchman Christophe Moreau has been riding better than all of his countrymen in this year's Tour de France. The Credit Agricole rider was as high as third overall in the race and has been sitting inside the top ten ever since. But he is feeling pretty unappreciated of late, following the news that his team is one of those bidding for the signature of Alexandre Vinokourov.
Moreau poured out his frustration in Thursday's issue of L'Equipe, saying that he feels "deceived" by team manager Roger Legeay. According to him, things seemed hunky dory on the Tour's first rest day, but since then all has not been well.
"I began talking about my contract with Roger Legeay on the first rest day in Grenoble," he said. There, he talked to me about continuing while I expressed my loyalty to a team where I have felt at home for four years. On the second rest day I brought up the subject again but Roger Legeay had become more evasive."
Moreau says that it is not easy to get a straight answer out of his directeur sportif. "Roger Legeay is somebody who has a strong character and with whom dialogue is not always easy. This lack of communication and this stalling in the negotiations shows this to be true. It makes me think that the arrival of Alexandre Vinokourov is a realistic possibility."
Moreau is 34 years old but has no intention of retiring yet. He says that he's had contact with several teams but prefers the thought of staying with Credit Agricole. However, even if he is offered a new deal there, he says that being on the same team as Vinokourov is not a realistic option. "The arrival of Vinokourov would be an ejector seat for me," he stated, rather bluntly.
He's too worried that he may be getting replaced.The Toninator said:
Moreau unhappy with Vino rumours
{edit} beat by a second {edit}
He is such a cry baby that it has to be posted twice....
What are you guys smoking? Can I have some? 
Lance has always said that it's somewhat disgraceful for the yellow jersey to not win one stage. We are talking about Lance's final individual time trial, basically his final chance to win a stage, on his own terms. The end of an era. Sure he doesn't need to take any chances if there are technical parts of the course.
He will bury himself utterly and totally to try to win the TT. I think he will do it. He has shown that he is the strongest in the race, and he will have no reason to hold anything in reserve. He will apply the full force of his considerable will and determination and that is not to be taken lightly.
Basso will not beat Lance in the TT. Ullrich is the only one who might, and in any event Ullrich will be on the podium.
Lance has always said that it's somewhat disgraceful for the yellow jersey to not win one stage. We are talking about Lance's final individual time trial, basically his final chance to win a stage, on his own terms. The end of an era. Sure he doesn't need to take any chances if there are technical parts of the course.
He will bury himself utterly and totally to try to win the TT. I think he will do it. He has shown that he is the strongest in the race, and he will have no reason to hold anything in reserve. He will apply the full force of his considerable will and determination and that is not to be taken lightly.
Basso will not beat Lance in the TT. Ullrich is the only one who might, and in any event Ullrich will be on the podium.