Stage 8: Thank You Vino

Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this TdF
might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is incredibly
boring to watch.

"PanFan" wrote in message
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Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this TdF
might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is incredibly
boring to watch.

I'm a fan of Lance, but I agree with you - Vino is definitely the most
aggressive attacker thus far, which is definitely good for the tour,
overall. Funny, though, how Jan said in a recent Eurosport.com article
(don't have the link, sorry), that 'they' were going to be attacking Lance
mercilessly, but Jan has yet to attack even remotely close to what Vino has.
I think Vino is clearly the one to watch in the mountains, and next would be
Floyd and Basso. Of course, anything can happen, but Discovery was
non-existent when it really mattered today. That can't bode well for
Lance - I just don't buy the sandbagging theories. Should be interesting,
for sure!
Jeff

PanFan wrote:

Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this TdF
might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is incredibly
boring to watch.

Though he did'nt really contend much today, I expect he will continue
attacking throughout the tour, unlike Jan who seems content to just sit
there and wait for the other guy to crack.

PanFan wrote:

Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this TdF
might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is incredibly
boring to watch.

Though he did'nt really contend much today, I expect he will continue
attacking throughout the tour, unlike Jan who seems content to just sit
there and wait for the other guy to crack.

J Jones wrote:
"PanFan" wrote in message
...

Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this TdF
might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is incredibly
boring to watch.


I'm a fan of Lance, but I agree with you - Vino is definitely the most
aggressive attacker thus far, which is definitely good for the tour,
overall. Funny, though, how Jan said in a recent Eurosport.com article
(don't have the link, sorry), that 'they' were going to be attacking Lance
mercilessly, but Jan has yet to attack even remotely close to what Vino has.
I think Vino is clearly the one to watch in the mountains, and next would be
Floyd and Basso. Of course, anything can happen, but Discovery was
non-existent when it really mattered today. That can't bode well for
Lance - I just don't buy the sandbagging theories. Should be interesting,
for sure!
Jeff

On the other hand, Kloden had shown absolutely -nothing- -all year- ...
right up to that attack. Lance's poker game has been trumped.

"J Jones" wrote in
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"PanFan" wrote in message
...
Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this
TdF might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is
incredibly boring to watch.

I'm a fan of Lance, but I agree with you - Vino is definitely the most
aggressive attacker thus far, which is definitely good for the tour,
overall. Funny, though, how Jan said in a recent Eurosport.com
article (don't have the link, sorry), that 'they' were going to be
attacking Lance mercilessly, but Jan has yet to attack even remotely
close to what Vino has. I think Vino is clearly the one to watch in
the mountains, and next would be Floyd and Basso. Of course, anything
can happen, but Discovery was non-existent when it really mattered
today. That can't bode well for Lance - I just don't buy the
sandbagging theories. Should be interesting, for sure!

I really pulled for Lance last year ("pulled" as in rooting for, not as
in "taking a pull."). Now that Lance has the record, no. 7 is take it or
leave it for me. What I do want to see is a massive battle in the
mountains, Lance vs. the challengers. Like you say, Vino, Landis, Basso
(I'd add Ullrich, Botero, and Julich) are threats because they can climb
and ITT.

I'll root for any rider -- Lance or challenger -- if they ride with
brains and with sheer gut-busting determination. I'm talking blood in the
urine, bile in the mouth, entrails on the pavement. That's what I want to
see. If Lance is going to ride into the sunset, then dang it, make it a
brawl for the ages.

In article ,
PanFan wrote:

"J Jones" wrote in
:

"PanFan" wrote in message
...
Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this
TdF might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is
incredibly boring to watch.

I'm a fan of Lance, but I agree with you - Vino is definitely the most
aggressive attacker thus far, which is definitely good for the tour,
overall. Funny, though, how Jan said in a recent Eurosport.com
article (don't have the link, sorry), that 'they' were going to be
attacking Lance mercilessly, but Jan has yet to attack even remotely
close to what Vino has. I think Vino is clearly the one to watch in
the mountains, and next would be Floyd and Basso. Of course, anything
can happen, but Discovery was non-existent when it really mattered
today. That can't bode well for Lance - I just don't buy the
sandbagging theories. Should be interesting, for sure!

I really pulled for Lance last year ("pulled" as in rooting for, not as
in "taking a pull."). Now that Lance has the record, no. 7 is take it or
leave it for me. What I do want to see is a massive battle in the
mountains, Lance vs. the challengers. Like you say, Vino, Landis, Basso
(I'd add Ullrich, Botero, and Julich) are threats because they can climb
and ITT.

I'll root for any rider -- Lance or challenger -- if they ride with
brains and with sheer gut-busting determination. I'm talking blood in the
urine, bile in the mouth, entrails on the pavement. That's what I want to
see. If Lance is going to ride into the sunset, then dang it, make it a
brawl for the ages.

This race is a beaut. Every day another classic. The organizers
did a fabulous job. Announcing retirement raised the stakes. Last
crack at Armstrong for everybody.

--
Michael Press

"PanFan" wrote in message
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"J Jones" wrote in
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"PanFan" wrote in message
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Thanks Vino for agressively attacking Lance today. Without you this
TdF might have turned into yet another Lance Group Ride, which is
incredibly boring to watch.

I'm a fan of Lance, but I agree with you - Vino is definitely the most
aggressive attacker thus far, which is definitely good for the tour,
overall. Funny, though, how Jan said in a recent Eurosport.com
article (don't have the link, sorry), that 'they' were going to be
attacking Lance mercilessly, but Jan has yet to attack even remotely
close to what Vino has. I think Vino is clearly the one to watch in
the mountains, and next would be Floyd and Basso. Of course, anything
can happen, but Discovery was non-existent when it really mattered
today. That can't bode well for Lance - I just don't buy the
sandbagging theories. Should be interesting, for sure!

I really pulled for Lance last year ("pulled" as in rooting for, not as
in "taking a pull."). Now that Lance has the record, no. 7 is take it or
leave it for me. What I do want to see is a massive battle in the
mountains, Lance vs. the challengers. Like you say, Vino, Landis, Basso
(I'd add Ullrich, Botero, and Julich) are threats because they can climb
and ITT.

I'll root for any rider -- Lance or challenger -- if they ride with
brains and with sheer gut-busting determination. I'm talking blood in the
urine, bile in the mouth, entrails on the pavement. That's what I want to
see. If Lance is going to ride into the sunset, then dang it, make it a
brawl for the ages.

Couldn't agree more! That's what makes the TDF the greatest!
Jeff

On 2005-07-11, sonarrat wrote:

On the other hand, Kloden had shown absolutely -nothing- -all year- ...
right up to that attack.

Not quite. He won a stage in Bayern Rundfahrt.

--
Stig Are M. Botterli