The top 5 on GC in the ToC shouldn't be any surprise to those of you who paid any attention to my list of favorites a few days ago. Those of you who didn't think any of the big names would win this race because it's too early in the season obviously underestimated the determination of the American cyclists to have a good showing on home turf...namely Levi Leipheimer. Levi hinted loudly in his cyclingnews.com diary that even though he lost the jersey yesterday, he should be able to get it back in the TT today.1. USA HINCAPIE George DSC 7.20'28"
2. USA LEIPHEIMER Levi GST 7.20'32" @4"
3. USA JULICH Bobby CSC 7.20'37" @9"
4. USA LANDIS Floyd PHO 7.20'38" @10"
5. USA ZABRISKIE David CSC 7.20'41" @13">
The stage was won by big George Hincapie (DSC) followed by Chris Horner and Josep Jufre Pou, both of the Ridley-riding Davitimon-Lotto team. The time bonus earned gave George the lead over Levi by just 4 seconds.
It'll be interesting to see if Hincapie can hold onto or extend his lead in today's ITT. There are some undulations on the 17 mile course that will make it tough, but I think that George will do well enough on the fast flat portions to keep it really close to the other TT specialists (Floyd, Dave Z., Bobby J., Levi etc...).
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4 comments:
To 5Count Management (not including the "Hotties"):
I feel that the concerns I have expressed with regards to my viewing experience here on 5Count are not being taken seriously. I will therefore be forced to express my displeasure with your biking forum by always ending my post with an "*".
I have decided NOT to completly give up the 5Count experience as I feel your readers would be hurt more than would 5Count. So it is with that heavy burden that I countinue to give my witty and sometimes insightful opinion.
Regards
Scott
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To 5Count "management"
it is disappointmenting to hear of the lack of customer service afforeded some of the loyal readers of your blog.
having said that, i am also somewhat disappointed to hear of your DNF in san antonio. you should have raced in reddick instead, where all you would have had to do was complete one lap (but then, that is what i hear you completed anyway) to have officially finished.
anyway, you are braver than i, getting mixed up in road racing. i race only a couple times of year and it is on mtn bikes where i control my own destiny, not some out of control idiot in the pack.
Scott,
Kiss my a**
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Moose,
I never said I got a DNF (even though I did), who said I DNF'd?
...and there is no lack of customer service, if anything, I'm trying to enhance the service. So you can just go ahead and keep NOT showing up to our rides
p-mess,
by the way, i was there on tuesday. it was a small group but still fun.
as far as who let on that you dnf'ed, i cannot divulge my sources.
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