...tomorrow will be the first day in the Alps and includes a mountain top finish, but, the race really starts on Sunday.
Cadel Evans is the best placed of the contenders and will probably wind up wearing the maillot juane after Saturday's stage. While there is a lot of up and down on Saturday including three Cat 2 climbs, none are steep enough for the top climbers to mount a serious attack to force a selection. And, Evans can handle this type of climb just fine - long, but not too brutally steep.
Sunday, on the other hand, we should see the first real selection. I think my top three pick will all finish more or less together atop the Cat 1 climb to Morzine-Avoriaz. Cadel should be able to hold on to the jersey, ~one minute ahead of Andy Schleck presently, but maybe not.
While the race starts Sunday, the real race will be in the Pyrenees, not the Alps, so next weekend will be the most exciting...I am getting pumped!
oh, btw, chuter in French means "to fall"...man has there been a lot guys hitting the pavement and pave this past week - total freakin' carnage
it actually was note the alps today, it was the Jura...hmmm, learn something new everyday...if you think about it...
ReplyDeleteWhat I appreciate as I watch the tour negotiate natures challenges (heat, rain& wind and topography) and the hand of fate slap the riders to the ground I marvel at Mr. Armstong winning 7 consecutive tours.
ReplyDeleteThere is a bit of Greek tragedy to the event this year.