The TdF has started this weekend. It is inspiring to watch these guys ride. Incredible speed and bike handling abilities. I just wish the announcers would stop focusing on the Contador/Armstrong potential conflict. This type of talk just leads me to believe that they really don't understand stage racing or they do and are only doing what the show producers are pushing. One time I'd like Paul Sherwin or Phil Liggett say something to the effect that the producers are morons and then offer their real thoughts on the matter. Can you see it happening? Some English cliche and then the bomb drops. Anyway, what I feel is that the teams decide when the time arises who is the best and strongest rider to be the team leader. The team then gets behind that rider and does what is necessary to help them win. The real GC contenders don't come out and play until later in the race. They will all watch each other and the strongest rider will put his stamp on the race when the time is right. Much like Armstrong has done in his 7 victories, or as Sastre did last year on the Alpe, or as Contador did in 2007 by riding away from Rassmussen. As you can tell, I am excited for this tour. Armstrong is back and all the best riders in the world are on the stage. It will be a great tour!
As for me, all my riding and time on the bike comes due on Saturday for the 30th STP. This will be my fourth time and the plan is straight through in less than 12 hours. I have over 3200 miles already this year. The legs feel good and the mind is strong. It is time to ride. I feel ready. I have some loose ends to clean up this week to be ready - clean up the bike, new tires, lube the chain, and spend a great day Friday in Seattle with Christine. It will be a good ride. I'll miss hanging with JD but we'll get our opportunity in Tucson in November to show off.
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