Tour 'de France

[Unrighteous]

This last incline will be exciting.

[RobbieOR]

They've caught up now. All to play for now. Anyone who says cycling is boring is an idiot.

[Unrighteous]

Contador MUST attack, and I think that the Schlecks MUST attack as well. This incline is going to be epic, really.

 

Contador won't take 3 1/2 minutes off Evans in the Time Trial.

 

Evans will likely take more than 90 seconds off Andy Schleck in the Time Trial.

 

They both need breathing room.

[kelster]

This is the best TDF I have ever seen. Totally epic. If it stays like this today then it is any one of 4, maybe 5, tomorrow in the ITT.

[RobbieOR]

Contador gave some lad a slap for protesting. Hilarious.

[TonyBellew_BUM!]

Does Evans have it in him to take the yellow jersey of Andy in the TT tomorrow?

[kelster]

Does Evans have it in him to take the yellow jersey of Andy in the TT tomorrow?

 

Hope so, but I don't think he can take a minute out of Andy.

[Rex Banner]

I think Cadel has done enough, he's a good time tiraler and only has to make up a minute on the Schlecks so it should be an exciting time trial.

[BCM]

Cadel Evans making a big move here in the time trial, Schleck's lead down to 27 secs.

[banger]

Down to 2 seconds now

[BCM]

Evans in front , looks like Schleck's legs have gone.

[stevebaby]

Evans is now 4" ahead of Shrek Jr.

If Cadel doesn't win this I will eat my own chamois.

[banger]

Evans doing an incredible job

[stevebaby]

Cadel Evans has won the Tour, the first Australian to do so. He put in a mighty effort in the ITT which ripped the Schlecks apart.

[Captain]

Delighted to see Contador not even make the podium.

 

Congratulations to Cadel Evans.

[stevebaby]

Delighted to see Contador not even make the podium.

 

Congratulations to Cadel Evans.

I'm sorry that Thomas Voeckler hasn't made the podium. His performance in this Tour will always be a highlight for me.

[Captain]

True, I would have liked that as well.

[sir roger]

One thing I have never understood is this ' ceremonial last day to Paris '.

 

It must rob the tour of the opportunity for great finishes every year.

 

Really pleased that Evans has won, but think that after all these gruelling stages it is a bit unfortunate that it has basically come down to one time trial.

[niallers]

also with it being a short flat stage it'd be near impossible for any time to be taken out of the leader as any attempt would be chased down by his team

[sir roger]

also with it being a short flat stage it'd be near impossible for any time to be taken out of the leader as any attempt would be chased down by his team

 

I can see that Niallers, but it must be very frustrating to be not allowed to at least have a go & just let somebody stroll to a prize that you have wanted & trained for your whole life.

[Rex Banner]

I can see that Niallers, but it must be very frustrating to be not allowed to at least have a go & just let somebody stroll to a prize that you have wanted & trained for your whole life.

 

It's the sprinters stage anyway, no team with the yellow would let a breakaway happen on the last day and on a flat stage.

[stevebaby]

also with it being a short flat stage it'd be near impossible for any time to be taken out of the leader as any attempt would be chased down by his team

The whole peloton would shut them down quick smart. It's just not done.

I love all the traditions associated with the Tour...especially so now that an AUSSIE! is the virtual winner. :D

[Code]

Hahaha fuck you Andy and Frank Schleck.

[L19red]

cant help but have slightly mixed feelings about this tour. Cadel has been the strongest man in the race and has fully earned the win, but I love to see the attacking riders win rather than the defenders, sadly contador and just sanchez weren't strong enough. Evans reminds me of big mig who was a fantastic champion but I'd rather watch hinault or pantani anytime.

[VladimirIlyich]

How long before this winner is linked with performance drugs? Took a few years with Armstrong and a lot less with Contador so how long with Evans?

Voeckler over performed so maybe hes a candidate too.

Enjoyed the whole tour as a spectacle myself but its a lot like watching athletics,you always wonder who are the cheats.