The Manx Missle Fires Again (TDF)

Word Press ^ | July 9, 2010 | Todd Kinsey

[Todd Kinsey]

The favorites for the overall classification took it easy today conserving their energy in the comfort of the peloton. Team Radio Shack moved to the front enmasse with about 30k to go as the peloton, which had been riding into a stiff headwind, was going to take a 90 degree right hand turn which would create a cross wind. In an interview after the stage Armstrong said they were looking to split the pack but the winds weren’t strong enough to cause a seperation.

[Secret Agent Man]

I haven’t heard, have they been checking the bikes this year for hidden motors?

[Erasmus]

No, just the bikers’ pees.

[Secret Agent Man]

I’m surprised given the controversy of last years’ tour and the apparent fact these things are well known in the biking community and they fit right in the seat tubes of the bikes.

[Todd Kinsey]

They have been and in fact, Fabian Cancellara, who was the one accused of having a motor in his had his check on the first stage. His bike, of course, was found to be clear and he promptly went out and won the stage.