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To: Ready4Freddy; Eurotwit
I don't know... I don't think we'll see climbing attacks today. Tomorrow, yes, but not today. Too long of a run-down into Pau for a climber to care about this stage. For some reason the best climbers don't seem to be the most fearless descenders. I'm betting the break succeeds.

Also, I have a hard time understanding why a 10 mile long 7.3% grade is rated HC...
23 posted on 07/12/2006 5:38:03 AM PDT by green iguana
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To: green iguana

Agreed, iggie, maybe not major attacks, but the GC leaders cannot afford to allow the escape group to maintain a meaningful lead up the mountain due to the 2 long run-downs.


27 posted on 07/12/2006 5:46:50 AM PDT by Ready4Freddy ("What time is it? You mean now?")
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To: green iguana

Mayo in trouble.

Looking at todays profile I feared that todays stage was just a bit of a tease before tomorrow.

Unfortunately.


29 posted on 07/12/2006 5:49:52 AM PDT by Eurotwit (WI)
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