Tour de France – Breaking News – Lance’s New Team

by Whit

Tech-buffs of the world are rejoicing over the news that Alpha Male numero uno, Lance Armstrong, will be leading a new team sponsored by Radio Shack.More news will come, but for now here’s a link to the new team’s website.Let the Post-Tour transfer talk begin! ...Continue Reading

Tour de France – Stage 18 Wrap-up

by Whit

Alberto Contador has all but won the 2009 Tour de France with one of the most dominant individual time trial performances by a maillot jaune since his current teammate, Lance Armstrong.Going into the day, it was assumed that Contador would do well, particularly against the other GC favorites. But winning the stage outright was not entirely expected—certainly not beating the likes of Fabian Cancellara.It was statement that needed to be made though. With all of the talk surrounding his tactics, his relationship with his teammates, and the pending announcement from his current director and teammate, Contador clearly needed to remind everyone...Continue Reading

Tour de France – Stage 17 Wrap-up

by Whit

Today the race evolved into the dual we were all expecting: Astana vs. Saxo Bank. We knew the Schleck’s would mount the most serious threat to Astana’s race leadership, but we didn’t know that by the end of the stage Contador’s rivals might now be his only allies. They say to keep your friends close and your enemies closer; but what if you can’t tell who’s who?It appears Saxo Bank has conceded the race to Contador—at least until Ventoux, when all bets might be off—more content today to try and take time from the riders they deem threats to Andy...Continue Reading

Tour de France – Stage 16 Wrap-up

by Whit

What an exciting finish to today’s stage! Congratulations to Mikel Astarloza for winning Euskaltel it’s first stage since Iban Mayo won on Alpe D’Huez in 2003. Big loser today: Cadel Evans. Does anyone else think Silence should start riding for Jurgen Van Den Broeck? The former World Junior Time Trial Champion has finished 7th in the Giro and currently sits in 22nd overall, 11:11 behind the yellow jersey. However, the more significant gap is the less 4 minutes he sits behind Cadel Evans. Is it fair to expect Silence to completely abandon Evans’ hopes in exchange for his teammate’s chances?Probably...Continue Reading

Monday Musette – Think Spring!

by Whit

Here are some things to keep you busy during the Tour’s second rest day:1. Two weeks ago, I directed you to check-out the Flanders episode of Cervélo TestTeam’s documentary, Beyond the Peloton. The Roubaix episode’s up now too. Some great stuff! How many days until April?2. And speaking of Roubaix, Red Kite Prayer posted a story—with photos—on Tom Boonen’s early Specialized prototype bike. It’s an interesting look behind the scenes of one of Roubaix’s most successful bikes over the past few years. Remember the days when aluminum was cutting-edge? My how time flies!3. I’ve also ordered a copy of the new...Continue Reading