Not That It Matters
My uninformed Tour de France podium predictions:
1. Lance Armstrong. I think he's a bit of an asshole for leaving his wife and kids, plus I saw him on OLN's "Lance Chronicles" and was not impressed with him off the bike in the slightest. But, Sheryl Crow notwithstanding, he'll take that historic 6th (and in a row!), but it will be hairy at times and dramatic.
2. Jan Ullrich. Always the bridesmaid (except for that one time in the pre-Lance era).
3. Tyler Hamilton. His seemingly untested team will probably reveal themselves as the sleeper strongmen that I'm convinced they are, but Jan wants this one too bad. I could be wrong. Tyler may end up in 2nd.
With Beloki, Vino and a number of others out, this is going to be Lance's year. Last year's mistakes are gone and Lance is motivated and MAD at the book and doping allegations coming in his direction, and when that guy gets mad he wins.
Bear in mind, these are the opinions of a rank amateur outisder. Your results may vary.


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