Tour de France

[MX]

Well, not sure how many follow this, but Lance is riding again this year.

Position: 3rd
Last Stage completed: 3rd
Current Stage: 4 Montpellier-Montpellier (TTT) (Team Time Trial)

Lance is only 40 seconds off the Yellow jersey.....

Tim

 

[MX]

Position: 2nd (even with 1st)
Last Stage completed: 4th
Next Stage: 5 LE CAP D’AGDE > PERPIGNAN • 196,5 km

Lance made up the 40 seconds he was behind the leader by winning this stage.
He is now officially 2nd, but really tied for 1st.

Live strong.

Tim

 

[dulaney22]

If Lance pulls this off, I would put him atop the list of all-time great athletes. Most all who have tried a comeback have failed miserably (other than Jordan's first comeback - I'll refrain from commenting as to the Wizards' publicity stunt).

 

[lucasbuck]

I've been watching Le Tour for 25 years and am a huge road racing fan. GO LANCE!

 

[MX]

I am looking for a entry level road/fitness bike to get back on again. Been a while since I was on a road bike, and now that my mtn bike has been stolen, I think I will get back on the road again.

Tim

 

[Renefatdude]

Hey your' in Belgium, so finding one of those bikes should not be a problem, it is their national sport :whistling:

Rene

 

[Rodrigo de Jerez]

I'm a pretty big fan a cycling, as well. I wish Lance all the best but he is, by no means, the reason I follow the sport.

Let's see what those Schleck brothers get into this time...

-Mark

 

[khari]

5 of the top 7 riders are Team Astana, and Contador is only 19 seconds behind Lance. Does a lot for answering the question of who is leading the team, eh?

 

[Rodrigo de Jerez]

5 of the top 7 riders are Team Astana, and Contador is only 19 seconds behind Lance. Does a lot for answering the question of who is leading the team, eh?

We'll just have to wait for the mountains. :thumbs:

Care to make a friendly bet on the Lance v. Alberto issue?

-Mark

 

[MX]

5 of the top 7 riders are Team Astana, and Contador is only 19 seconds behind Lance. Does a lot for answering the question of who is leading the team, eh?

We'll just have to wait for the mountains. :thumbs:

Care to make a friendly bet on the Lance v. Alberto issue?

-Mark

That is good competetion right there. Most of the time, I would give it to Lance without a thought, but I think this year that Contador is going to hold the Checkered Jersey....

Tim

 

[lucasbuck]

I will be amazed if Lance wins his eighth but he will be closer then many think. He looks in top form and I can see him climbing with Levi and Alberto in the high mountains. What should be fascinating to watch is if Lance and Alberto will attack each other. Something I haven't seen since the Lemond/Hinault days.

 

[Renefatdude]

I will be amazed if Lance wins his eighth but he will be closer then many think. He looks in top form and I can see him climbing with Levi and Alberto in the high mountains. What should be fascinating to watch is if Lance and Alberto will attack each other. Something I haven't seen since the Lemond/Hinault days.

Lemond/Hinault where no friends :laugh:

I would put my money on Contador (would be nice to see Lance win but I have my doubts).

Rene

 

[khari]

5 of the top 7 riders are Team Astana, and Contador is only 19 seconds behind Lance. Does a lot for answering the question of who is leading the team, eh?

We'll just have to wait for the mountains. :thumbs:

Care to make a friendly bet on the Lance v. Alberto issue?

-Mark

Nah. I believe Lance is going to take him.

 

[Rodrigo de Jerez]

5 of the top 7 riders are Team Astana, and Contador is only 19 seconds behind Lance. Does a lot for answering the question of who is leading the team, eh?

We'll just have to wait for the mountains. :thumbs:

Care to make a friendly bet on the Lance v. Alberto issue?

-Mark

Nah. I believe Lance is going to take him.

Okay, fair enough.

But I think otherwise...

-Mark

 

[MX]

STAGE 5 Complete.


Position: 2nd

Last Stage completed: 5th finished 41st (4:29:42)

Next Stage: 6 • GERONA > BARCELONA • 181,5 km

Saxo Bank's Fabian Cancellara retained the race leader's yellow jersey with a 0.22sec lead over American Lance Armstrong

Tim

 

[khari]

Ok Mark, I'm game. What do you say? Premium fiver that Lance finishes the Tour ahead of Contador?

 

[lucasbuck]

I will be amazed if Lance wins his eighth but he will be closer then many think. He looks in top form and I can see him climbing with Levi and Alberto in the high mountains. What should be fascinating to watch is if Lance and Alberto will attack each other. Something I haven't seen since the Lemond/Hinault days.

Lemond/Hinault where no friends :laugh:

True but they were on the same team. You make a good point though. Lance and Alberto are good friends and have been for a long time. In any case it should be very interesting to see what happens.

 

[MX]

STAGE 6 Complete.


Position: 2nd

Last Stage completed: 6th finished 27th (4:21:33)

Next Stage: 7 • BARCELONA > ANDORRE ARCALIS • 224 km


Swiss Fabian Cancellara crossed the line in 10th place and retained his overall leader's yellow jersey. Seven-times champion Lance Armstrong, who came back from retirement in January, stayed in second.

Contador is still 3rd at -19 seconds

Tim

 

[Renefatdude]

Tomorrow they are in the mountains, that will shift the boys from the men.

Rene

 

[Devil Doc]

Tomorrow they are in the mountains, that will shift the boys from the men.

Rene

No, that will separate the big guys from the itty bitty skinny guys. :laugh:

Doc.