[Aeronaut]

If it comes down to a front group, look for names like DiLuca, Dutch champ Boogerd, Valverde and Italian champ Bettini to take the honors.

DiLuca has withdrawn already.

[nutmeg]

DiLuca has withdrawn already.

Yeah, I realized that, but I guess I was too tired to delete it when I posted this thread last last night/early AM. I wish Cycling News would keep up with the news of the race... that's where I'm getting these commentaries (that were written before the Tour I think).