The Schlecks threw everything they had at Alberto Contador, and still couldn’t put any time on him. They did manage to dislodge the rest of the field, though, and vault themselves into second and third places overall. They attacked over and over, and no one except Contador could keep up with the pace summiting the mountains.
Hopefully Andy will be able to keep pace with the other leaders in tomorrow’s time trial. Between the TT and the ride up Mont Ventoux on Saturday, there is still a lot of doubt about who will comprise the podium (other than Contador) in Paris.
Contador has moved from looking unbeatable to looking superhuman. He’s easily the strongest rider in the field, and there’s a good chance he’ll stretch his advantage tomorrow.
Lance Armstrong put up a good fight again, and he can still compete for a podium finish, but his age is definitely showing. I’d really like to have seen a Tour de France with both Contador and Armstrong in their primes, as they are both likely to be remembered as among the all-time greats.
Rider of the Day
Andy Schleck is going to have years of great rivalries with Alberto Contador. Those two young riders will be the two favorites in the Tour for the foreseeable future.
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