Lance is only one year older than he was last year when he finished 3rd. And he said prior to this year's tour that he is better condition this year than he was for last year's TdF. All the top contenders from last year are again the top contenders this year except Lance Armstrong. You would think that he would be in the top 5 or at least in the top 10. But no, Mr Armstrong is off the radar. And this was supposed to be the royal rumble between Lance and Contador. So much for all the pre-race hype.
You don't drop from podium finisher to non-contender in one year unless you don't have the "juice" to get you into contention. Well, he said he's in better condition than last year so what's left? Lance has always maintained he's "...never tested positive" for performance enhancing drugs. And I've never gotten a speeding ticket either. But does that mean I've never gone over the speed limit? Jacques Anquetil, 5 time winner of the TdF, said it best, "You don't ride the Tour de France on mineral water alone." So Lance, how's that mineral water taste? -- You received this message because you subscribed to the Gyro email group. To post to this group, send an email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send an email to [email protected]
