* Official Tour De France Thread *
06-20-2006, 12:05 AM
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* Official Tour De France Thread *
Looks like it's shaping up to be a great tour this year. Basso rode everyone off his wheel in the Giro. Ullrich is rounding into form after his win at the TdS.
Levi and Floyd look to be in good shape.
check this out from chris carmichael
http://www.trainright.com/info.asp?a...splay&uid=2815
I'd love to see Basso do the double but I'd also like to see Ullrich win so
here's a great page! http://www.steephill.tv/2006/tour-de-france/
Opinions?
Levi and Floyd look to be in good shape.
check this out from chris carmichael
http://www.trainright.com/info.asp?a...splay&uid=2815
I'd love to see Basso do the double but I'd also like to see Ullrich win so
here's a great page! http://www.steephill.tv/2006/tour-de-france/
Opinions?
06-20-2006, 12:08 AM
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i think ullrick will come out guns blazing and take the prologue.
CSC an T-mobile have incredibly strong teams and i believe that will help carry one of the two to victory
CSC an T-mobile have incredibly strong teams and i believe that will help carry one of the two to victory
06-20-2006, 04:13 AM
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Ullrich looks in much better shape before the tour this year, you see Tour De Suisse.
Too bad he couldn't have been like this when Lance was riding, it might have made it more interesting. But with him and Basso it should be good.
Too bad he couldn't have been like this when Lance was riding, it might have made it more interesting. But with him and Basso it should be good.
06-20-2006, 09:21 AM
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no doubt. i'll bet that mayo takes a stage win as he's riding very strong right now. too bad he can't tt.
hopefully 1 or the americans can podium but i doubt that'll happen.
hopefully 1 or the americans can podium but i doubt that'll happen.
06-20-2006, 09:34 AM
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I really think Landis' chances have been ruined by the exclusion of two of his teammates.
Ullrich looks amazing, i think he's in the best pre tour shape i've seen him in since his last victory.
Basso has by FAR the strongest overall team in the tour, but i just don't think he'll win...at least i don't want him to win haha!
Sad to see Bradley McGee out of the tour, i always enjoy the sprints between him, Backsteadt and Robbie McEwen.
I think we'll see Zabriskie really turn up the heat against Ullrich in the opening TT, and i am sure we'll see Mayo win a stage this year too.
I simply can't wait for the start of the tour, it's going to be the best one in YEARS!
Ullrich looks amazing, i think he's in the best pre tour shape i've seen him in since his last victory.
Basso has by FAR the strongest overall team in the tour, but i just don't think he'll win...at least i don't want him to win haha!
Sad to see Bradley McGee out of the tour, i always enjoy the sprints between him, Backsteadt and Robbie McEwen.
I think we'll see Zabriskie really turn up the heat against Ullrich in the opening TT, and i am sure we'll see Mayo win a stage this year too.
I simply can't wait for the start of the tour, it's going to be the best one in YEARS!
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06-20-2006, 10:54 AM
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^^^ your post reminds me of grounds for banning.
06-20-2006, 11:47 AM
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for me, the biggest question right now is how will Disco do. Will they win a stage? Will Big George be a contender?
I think for me, he has to be the sentimental favourite. He's done so much work over the years, he deserves the win almost more than anyone else. Ullrich already has a win at least.
I think for me, he has to be the sentimental favourite. He's done so much work over the years, he deserves the win almost more than anyone else. Ullrich already has a win at least.
06-20-2006, 11:56 AM
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Ullrich looks good after the TdS win, but I'm not sure how much help he'll be getting from Kloeden this year. But the whole T-Mobile team looked good at the Giro team prologue.
06-20-2006, 03:45 PM
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George might win a stage, but I don't think he is a contender.
Of the Americans, the only 2 that might have a chance are Levi and Julich, but I think he is there for Basso and will only take charge if Basso struggles. Zabriskie might win a stage, but he is one for the future.
I have a feeling it will be between Basso, Ullrich and Mayo. But there could always be surprises.
Of the Americans, the only 2 that might have a chance are Levi and Julich, but I think he is there for Basso and will only take charge if Basso struggles. Zabriskie might win a stage, but he is one for the future.
I have a feeling it will be between Basso, Ullrich and Mayo. But there could always be surprises.
06-21-2006, 09:01 AM
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The 2006 edition of the Tour de France has the potential to be a very different experience for George Hincapie after spending the last seven Tours in the service of Lance Armstrong, helping the Texan take a record seven wins. But now, with Armstrong retired, the team will head to the race with no clearly defined chief. Instead, they will have a more open look - José Azevedo, Yaroslaw Popovych, Paolo Savoldelli and Hincapie himself will be the team’s potential GC riders, with support likely to be given to whoever is in the best position later in the Tour.
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006...incapie_june06
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006...incapie_june06
06-21-2006, 04:54 PM
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I thought Discovery mentioned they would try to ride Paolo Savoldelli in the front and as the possible successor to Lance but that was a year ago. I'd like to see Hincapie win, that is one loyal guy and I like loyalty.
06-21-2006, 05:08 PM
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i caught that 
no comment on le tour?
no comment on le tour?
06-25-2006, 09:36 AM
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ullich interview
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006...rich_postswiss
landis article
http://www.floydlandis.com/blog/wp-c...g_August06.pdf
http://www.cyclingnews.com/road/2006...rich_postswiss
landis article
http://www.floydlandis.com/blog/wp-c...g_August06.pdf
06-28-2006, 12:48 AM
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oln coverage
http://www.olntv.com/img/Tour%20Sche...%2029%2006.pdf
basso article
http://sport.guardian.co.uk/cycling/...806575,00.html
http://www.olntv.com/img/Tour%20Sche...%2029%2006.pdf
basso article
http://sport.guardian.co.uk/cycling/...806575,00.html
06-30-2006, 07:50 AM
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Some entire team's riders are implicated. I wonder if Basso's Giro will be revoked.
06-30-2006, 08:57 AM
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06-30-2006, 09:30 AM
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unfuckingbelievable.
ok, maybe not so unbeleiveable.
this went from the best Tour in years to the biggest farce in years
ok, maybe not so unbeleiveable.
this went from the best Tour in years to the biggest farce in years
06-30-2006, 10:01 AM
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these guys are all out.
Astaná-Würth:
Isidro Nozal
Jorg Jaksche
Joseba Beloki
Reserve: Aitor Osa
CSC:
Ivan Basso
AG2R:
Francisco Mancebo
T-Mobile:
Jan Ullrich
Oscar Sevilla
Astaná-Würth:
Isidro Nozal
Jorg Jaksche
Joseba Beloki
Reserve: Aitor Osa
CSC:
Ivan Basso
AG2R:
Francisco Mancebo
T-Mobile:
Jan Ullrich
Oscar Sevilla
06-30-2006, 11:03 AM
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I say this is even worse than Festina becauase it is spread over a range of teams and includes every favorite and the #2, 3, and 4 runners up from last year. Craziness. You think riders would learn by now.
06-30-2006, 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Mike
friggin cheaters now we know why basso won by 9+ minutes.
hmmmm....this bodes well for the americans!!!!
now we know why basso won by 9+ minutes.hmmmm....this bodes well for the americans!!!!
The following riders were named in the ongoing Operación Puerto doping case by Spanish investigators on Thursday
Astaná-Würth
* Michele Scarponi (I)
* Marcos Antonio Serrano (Sp)
* David Etxebarria (Sp)
* Joseba Beloki (Sp)
* Angel Vicioso (Sp)
* Isidro Nozal (Sp)
* Unai Osa (Sp)
* Jaksche Joorg (G)
* Giampaolo Caruso (I)
CSC
* Ivan Basso (I)
Caisse D'Epargne-Iles Baleares
* Constantino Zaballa (Sp)
Saunier Duval
* Carlos Zarate (Sp)
Ag2r
* Francisco Mancebo (Sp)
T-Mobile
* Jan Ullrich (G)
* Oscar Sevilla (Sp)
Phonak
* Jose Enrique Gutierrez (Sp)
* Jose Ignacio Gutierrez (Sp)
Communidad de Valencia
* Vicente Ballester (Sp)
* David Bernabeu (Sp)
* David Rodriguez (Sp)
* Jose Adrian Bonilla (Sp)
* Juan Gomis Lopez (Sp)
* Eladio Jimenez Sanchez (Sp)
* David Latasa (Sp)
* Ruben Plaza (Sp)
* Jose Luis Martinez (Sp)
* Manuel Llorent (Sp)
* Antonio Olmo (Sp)
* David Munoz (Sp)
* Javier Cherro (Sp)
* Javier Pascual (Sp)former rider and now an official
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* Carlos Garcia Quesada (Sp)
Riders retired or suspended for doping
* Roberto Heras (Sp)
* Angel Casero (Sp)
* Santiago Perez (Sp)
* Tyler Hamilton (USA)
* Igor Gonzalez Galdeano (Sp)
06-30-2006, 10:43 PM
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from roadbikerider.com
Hamilton, Ullrich Implicated in Spanish Drug Ring
Last Sunday the Spanish newspaper El Pais published excerpts from an investigation ("Operation Puerto") that found at least 58 racing cyclists were clients of a criminal network that provided illegal performance-enhancing products and services.
On Monday, the paper dropped two more bombs.
The first article concentrated on Tyler Hamilton, reproducing documents that indicate the American obtained drugs, blood services and doping schedules from the network in 2002-2004.
Damning evidence includes a fax addressed to "Haven Parchinski" -- wife Haven Hamilton's maiden name -- which appears to outline money owed for drugs and treatments to a key suspect in the network, Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes.
Hamilton is currently serving a two-year ban from racing since being found to have another person's blood in his body late in the '04 season. He has steadfastly argued that the test was flawed.
The second article fingered Tour de France contender Jan Ullrich, though in a more tenuous way. Documents and bags of blood were found with nicknames and code words for riders apparently taking part in a doping program. The names "Jan" and "Hijo Rudicio" point to Ullrich. The latter means "son of Rudicio," a possible reference to Ullrich's longtime mentor, Rudy Pevenage. "Jan" also appears on receipts for doping products worth more than 1,900 euros ($2,400), says the article.
Ullrich immediately denied involvement with doping. He threatened to sue El Pais and prove his innocence by submitting DNA to compare with that of the blood suspected to be his.
Hamilton, Ullrich Implicated in Spanish Drug Ring
Last Sunday the Spanish newspaper El Pais published excerpts from an investigation ("Operation Puerto") that found at least 58 racing cyclists were clients of a criminal network that provided illegal performance-enhancing products and services.
On Monday, the paper dropped two more bombs.
The first article concentrated on Tyler Hamilton, reproducing documents that indicate the American obtained drugs, blood services and doping schedules from the network in 2002-2004.
Damning evidence includes a fax addressed to "Haven Parchinski" -- wife Haven Hamilton's maiden name -- which appears to outline money owed for drugs and treatments to a key suspect in the network, Dr. Eufemiano Fuentes.
Hamilton is currently serving a two-year ban from racing since being found to have another person's blood in his body late in the '04 season. He has steadfastly argued that the test was flawed.
The second article fingered Tour de France contender Jan Ullrich, though in a more tenuous way. Documents and bags of blood were found with nicknames and code words for riders apparently taking part in a doping program. The names "Jan" and "Hijo Rudicio" point to Ullrich. The latter means "son of Rudicio," a possible reference to Ullrich's longtime mentor, Rudy Pevenage. "Jan" also appears on receipts for doping products worth more than 1,900 euros ($2,400), says the article.
Ullrich immediately denied involvement with doping. He threatened to sue El Pais and prove his innocence by submitting DNA to compare with that of the blood suspected to be his.
06-30-2006, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by TLover
Looks like the oddsmakers have it:
1. Valverde (4-1)
2. Landis (6-1)
3. Leipheimer (7-1)
1. Valverde (4-1)
2. Landis
(6-1)3. Leipheimer (7-1)
06-30-2006, 11:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike
i'm not buying valverde @ #1. there are 2 TTs and that's not his strong point. he'll have to take a lot oftime out of the other contenders in the moutains to win.
