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Originally Posted by dmoolenaar
As much as I respect Armstrong's accomplishments I think you're all smoking dope if you think he will ever beat Contador (or any of the newer studs). I hope LA figures that out before he follows in the footsteps of many once-hero-now-joke athletes.
Admittedly I have not read the linked press release but if LA's role is as a team manager then that would make alot of sense. Team leader (rider)...not so much...
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Originally Posted by dmoolenaar
I said he COULD become a joke, as have many other pro athletes, if he refuses to accept reality (age). There is much he can do to further his outstanding Livestrong cause w/o having the expectation (burden) of winning the TdF. America is pretty thick when it comes to pro bike racing and from many internet discussions that suggest that Lance will "wipe the mtns" with the Euros just shows how out of touch folks are with the sport. Lance is past his prime. Sure he can still compete for top 10 finishes (for a while) and if that's his goal then fine. Let's not lose touch with reality.
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Thanks for your insight
I guess you've been missing Armstrong's accelerations for the last two nights and seen how easily he's bridged gaps and breaks, particularly against the Schlecks -- two of the best climbers in the business,
and Contador.
Re-read, and re-think what I wrote - two significant attacks taken by Contador - not with Bruyneel's blessing -- particularly the second attack (last night's), and Contador finds himself ahead. Meanwhile, LA has played the team player's role in lieu of Contador flying away.
If they were on different teams, none of this would happen. Armstrong may not accelerate as fast as Contador, but he sustains his sprint longer. And he's smarter as is shown by Contador's actions last night, stranding himself with the Schlecks.
So yes, my money is on Armstrong WIPING the Alps with Contador if he puts together the team some are hinting toward.