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Old 02-07.-2005, 06:43 AM   #16
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1)Hamilton

2)Millar

3)Rumsas


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Old 02-07.-2005, 06:49 AM   #17
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No one thought it would be a blowout last year.

No one thought it would be so close the year before.

Predicting the Tour is like predicting the weather - you're accurate for three to four days, at best.

However, only one person has won it for the last six years, and he isn't planning on coming in second this year, either.

Either Lance wins it, or he ends up riding in support of Popo, and Basso wins. Ullrich doesn't have the drive to win, and Vino won't get the team support he needs when Ullrich breaks - they'll all be too busy looking out for themselves. Vino will still finish third or fourth, despite this. Floyd will finish off the podium but in the top 5 or 6. Popo will be in the top 10 too, because Lance may be behind him, pushing. Levi will be a few places back. Julich will definitely be in the top 20, maybe the top 10.

Whatever happens, there will be an inordinately high number of Americans in the top 10, so don't think you can get off easy after Lance retires. We're here to stay.



This is the best year for America at the Tour, ever. No question. Armstrong, Landis and Leipheimer will all figure in some measure and are all safe bets for the top 20.

I doubt Landis or Leipheimer will ever win the Tour, but I figure both for high placings. Gerolsteiner could sure use a win.

Levi, by the way, is quickly becoming one of my favorite riders. He's humble, tough, and charming. I still think of him as a bit of a wheel suck, but he's impressed me with determination and quiet ambition....
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Old 03-07.-2005, 10:18 AM   #18
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Is 1 an inordinately high number in the US.


No, three out of the top six is an inordinately high number.
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Old 03-07.-2005, 12:31 PM   #19
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No, three out of the top six is an inordinately high number.


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Old 03-07.-2005, 05:36 PM   #20
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I think Armstrong will win, but not quite as big as some are predicting. Remember, eventhough Popo and Salvi are good riders, they are new to the team, and Popo is riding in his first TDF I believe, and TDF in the mountains are not friendly to first time riders. The TTT, the lost of Ekimov will hurt. So at theis moment, I am not sure about the continuity of the team, compared to teams like CSC. They could end up being better, but until they show it off, its a question mark.
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1)Hamilton

2)Millar

3)Rumsas


That made me laugh! But it is sad and scary too.

Seriously, though, I think this is how it will be:
1) Armstrong
2) Basso
3) Ullrich
4) Vinokourov
5) Mayo

Not what I am pulling for, but what I expect.
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Old 05-07.-2005, 05:21 AM   #22
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1. Armstrong
2. Basso
3. Ullrich
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Old 05-07.-2005, 06:18 AM   #23
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1)Hamilton

2)Millar

3)Rumsas


I can't stop laughing.

1. Hamilton
2. Tug Boat
3. Millar Light (sans EPO)
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1) Armstrong



a lot of time



2) Basso



3) Valverde (who will benefit from a strong TTT squad and TMO infighting)



Self-bump so my prediction doesn't get buried and lost in the ether.
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Old 13-07.-2005, 03:44 AM   #25
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Self-bump so my prediction doesn't get buried and lost in the ether.


Not a bad prediction Diablo.
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No, three out of the top six is an inordinately high number.

No , a inordinate high number is10/20 if Lance wins this year. 10 out of the last 20 Tours have been by an American. And the critism that we are not a cycling country..... And let's not forget the trackies.....
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No , a inordinate high number is10/20 if Lance wins this year. 10 out of the last 20 Tours have been by an American. And the critism that we are not a cycling country..... And let's not forget the trackies.....

Bad spelling ..... Too much beer at the Willie Nelson/Bob Dylan show .
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Old 13-07.-2005, 04:23 AM   #28
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1- Armstrong
2- Basso
3- Ullrich
4- Kloden
5- Mayo

But things may change a lot.

Oh Mayo, what did you do?
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Could it happen..........

1. Armstrong (USA)
2. Leipheimer (USA)
3. Landis (USA)
4. Julich (USA)
5. Horner (USA)

I know, what about Ulrich, Basso, Valverde, Mayo.....etc.? Well, this is MY dream finish, darn it!



pretty close.
My own prediction:

1. Lance Armstrong
2 & 3 who cares?????? ha ha ha
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1. Ullrich
2. Armstrong
3. Kloden
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