Flying so far today. Looks like Contador was telling stories when he said he was going to hang back and see what Andy did. Today it looks like he is going to have Astana torch everyone before the climb even starts. Dude does not lack for confidence.
Yep. The pace they are setting is definately designed to burn everyone and set up a mano e mano with Andy on the climbs today.
I am thinking the Tour will be won today (even with a week left) if Alberto can crack Andy or vice versa. In reality all Alberto has to do is stay even with Andy and wait for Saturday’s TT, so it all favors Contador.
The pressure is already on Schleck to distance himself from Contador now, and Astana is pushing the pace in an effort to prevent Schleck from being able to even attempt it much less pull it off.