As promised, we are going all LA all week. I also promised some tour predictions. Stage 3 of this year’s Tour is going to be critical to the overall general classification. There is close to 13km of cobblestones that the riders must navigate. The cobblestone roads are narrow and dangerous. A crash or a flat tire could mean the difference between winning and losing the tour. Back in 2004, Postal Service riders Viatcheslav Ekimov and George Hincapie dropped the hammer on the cobbles and broke the race apart. Hopefully team RadioShack and do it again. I can’t speak for the riders, but as a fan, I can’t wait for it!
Really like this one – up close and personal. The intensity and focus really comes across. I watched the Vs. preview of the TdF yesterday and it seems like it will be tough for LA to beat AC – LA’s team is stronger.
Thanks for sharing!
Thanks Scott! It is shaping up to be an epic one.
Agreed. It will be a real early stage chess match. Historically, the riders on Astana are a bit selfish. And I wouldn’t want them covering me. Lance is a a true leader and will be able to rally TheShack. It will be interesting to watch it unfold.