[HangThemHigh]

I see Lance in the Tour this year much like the British Open with Tiger Woods. If Lance wants it and is in his old form, the rest of the racing is only to determine who finishes second.

I think with no obvious strong competition, Lance may save his strength and just do enough to be atop the podium in Paris (as evidenced by the time trial, IMHO). With the US Postal team intact and relatively rested after today's stage, they should be ready. However, if Galdeano shows any strength in the mountains tomorrow, Lance may rise up just long enough to put him in his place.

Glad to hear Bob Roll is joining the coverage, I was thinking of complaining to OLN about his absence.

[Tickle Me Pank]

Don't be too quick to dismiss Botero, who was KOM in 2000.....

HTH sayeth:

However, if Galdeano shows any strength in the mountains tomorrow, Lance may rise up just long enough to put him in his place.