[amexmike]

Yeah, I read that analysis. But I believe that Ullrich is less dominating in the mountains so Lance was less concerned about his hug day so long as he stayed in yellow. He needs to preserve his legs for the weekend. If I am right this will be the biggest game of "BULLSHIT" play on his competitors. They actually believe that his is beatable this year. I hope that I am right and by the end of the Pyranees he has laid thier ideas of winning to rest.

[ironman]

Advantage still goes to Armstrong. Although the difference is very very small since Ullrich is on form, Lance is the better climber. Vinokourov is doing amazingly well. He may well win one on the next stages. But the main difference is Lance has a better team to protect him. The Postie climbers like Heras, Beltran, Pena, and Rubiera all finished 6 - 7 minutes back today, hopefully saving their legs for the big climbs to come.