Posted on 07/22/2005 10:14:20 PM PDT by nutmeg
Wow! What a stage! I was rooting for Lance to set a record and also, I was rooting for Jan, I was hoping he could ramp up to 2nd and share a race well run with Lance (not too close, mind you, but ahead of Basso). It looks like he'll get podium anyway. What a stage, Lance looked a bit pained at the end, but a great time.
Of course, as long time Tour fans here might agree, it is odd to see Sheryl with Lance's mom and the kids. And tomorrow, grimace, we'll get to see clips of other 'great Americans' like, ugh, Robin Williams. Anyone remember the old contest Espn/oln used to run? You could win a few days in Paris with special seats on the Champs Elysee to see the victors cross the line. I played every year, hoping I'd get to go in person to see Lance and the boys ride triumphant, so tomorrow will be bittersweet. Another excellent win for Lance, a true champion, but also bittersweet. But, who knows, next year perhaps another American? Either way, I'll be watching, and posting!
That's a shame
I love that devil guy. What a great picture.
I notice Lance still has his earphones in. Probably trying to drown out Hanoi John.
My heart about hit my throat when half of Disco went down in the rain yesterday!
Is that part of the strategy to send 2-3 team members into a slick corner in order to save Lance from a fall?
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