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Tour de France *** 2010 *** [LIVE THREAD]
Various incl letour.com / versus.com / steepjill.tv ^ | July 3, 2010 | Numerous - ongoing LIVE thread

Posted on 07/02/2010 11:30:15 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy

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To: commish

7 KM from the base of Tourmalet. Almost show times folks!


881 posted on 07/22/2010 7:32:57 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: commish; All
Once again:


882 posted on 07/22/2010 7:39:39 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy (Sure I've heard of grits. I just never actually *seen* a grit before.)
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To: Ready4Freddy

Something to watch on the climb in addition to the main andy-Alberto battle:

Samuel Sanchez crashed hard early in the stage, and while still in the lead group has been grimacing and struggling on the other climbs.

Rabobank senses weakness and is pacing the peleton to set Denis Menchov up for a podium finish if he can crack Sanchez (which looks likely).


883 posted on 07/22/2010 7:41:04 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: commish

ANNNDDDDDD AWAY WE GO!!!!!! Breakaway group has passed the start of the climb.. Le Tour is officially on TOURMALET!


884 posted on 07/22/2010 7:44:55 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: Ready4Freddy

There’s a nice little kick up around 5-6K that might be a good spot for Schleck to give it a go.


885 posted on 07/22/2010 7:45:00 AM PDT by Todd Kinsey (Todd)
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To: commish

Good point, commish, the Sanchez-Menchov battle is yet another very interesting aspect of these final Stages.

Charteau can seal the polka-dot, too.


886 posted on 07/22/2010 7:46:07 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy (Sure I've heard of grits. I just never actually *seen* a grit before.)
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To: Todd Kinsey

Announcers are saying to watch two spots — 13 kM to go and 8 KM to go — both start 8-9% straight climb areas that are Andy’s speciality.


887 posted on 07/22/2010 7:46:45 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: Ready4Freddy

SAxoBAnk has gone to the front of the Peleton and are really ramping up the pace. They are trying to spread everyone out for Schleck to attack.


888 posted on 07/22/2010 7:48:22 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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Saxo Bank has 5 riders at the front and they are digging hard. the climb has just started and riders are being dropped off the back left and right already.


889 posted on 07/22/2010 7:50:56 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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AC right on Andy’s wheel as they move up.


890 posted on 07/22/2010 7:52:26 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy (Sure I've heard of grits. I just never actually *seen* a grit before.)
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To: commish

Schleck looks very smooth... Spartacus, aka Fabian Cancellara is on the front putting the hurt on everyone


891 posted on 07/22/2010 7:52:54 AM PDT by Todd Kinsey (Todd)
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To: commish

HMmm Interesting .. Lance Armstrong is right on Contador’s wheel and appears to be marking him.. Schleck is at the back of his Saxo Bank teammates and pulling hard.

Sastre has popped off the back.

Moreau has popped too!


892 posted on 07/22/2010 7:53:02 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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Cancellara must have had two motors installed for todays climb!


893 posted on 07/22/2010 7:54:27 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: commish

Cancellara pops.. his job is done.

15 KM to go!


894 posted on 07/22/2010 7:55:36 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: Ready4Freddy

Schleck looks really ‘hungry’ — he has the look in his eyes.


895 posted on 07/22/2010 7:57:05 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: commish

Ivan basso is gone off the back.


896 posted on 07/22/2010 7:58:19 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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Bye bye Vino... off the back he goes..

Sorensen off with him.


897 posted on 07/22/2010 8:00:11 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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Horner right up there w/ AC & AS, hoping for a Top 10 for Chris!


898 posted on 07/22/2010 8:01:58 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy (Sure I've heard of grits. I just never actually *seen* a grit before.)
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To: Ready4Freddy

Contador has only one teammate left.. Schleck still has a couple with him. Plus the speculation is that others may help Andy.


899 posted on 07/22/2010 8:02:03 AM PDT by commish (Freedom tastes sweetest to those who have fought to preserve it.)
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To: commish

At this point i think that may be overrated, commish.

Contador can climb with the best of them, help or no help.


900 posted on 07/22/2010 8:03:25 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy (Sure I've heard of grits. I just never actually *seen* a grit before.)
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