Tour de France 2010

[Don Fernando]

Just to make a complete picture: on the stage with the cubblestones, Contador had a flat and was caught up in the pile behind the fallen Frank Schleck. Andy didn't wait then either.

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Just to make a complete picture: on the stage with the cubblestones, Contador had a flat and was caught up in the pile behind the fallen Frank Schleck. Andy didn't wait then either.

Was Contador wearing yellow? People continue to act as if waiting on every crash or mechanical is the norm.... There is a difference between attacking yellow during an issue and going on with a race when a contender goes down....


I was under the impression that Contador had a broken spoke... I don't remember a flat.... But as far as the spoke, even the announcers were not aware of his issue until after the race....which is why there were questions about Vinokurov dropping him at the line.... Or maybe I am thinking a different stage????????


Not trying to appear/or be argumentative.... Sometimes this stuff doesn't translate well with the written word....

I also don't want to try to appear to be some epic knowledge base as far as cycling and bike races.... I am not.... These are just opinions by an amateur cyclist...

[Don Fernando]

Originally Posted by E.J.

Was Contador wearing yellow? People continue to act as if waiting on every crash or mechanical is the norm.... There is a difference between attacking yellow during an issue and going on with a race when a contender goes down....

Was Andy wearing yellow when they waited for him in Spa?

[E.J.]

Originally Posted by Don Fernando

Was Andy wearing yellow when they waited for him in Spa?

Was that the day Cancellara held the peloton from chasing? Was under the impression that was a "statement" related to the course....not so much EVERYONE waiting for Andy. Though I am sure that if Yellow at the time(Cancellara) being a Saxo teammate didn't hurt....

Also, Cancellara gave up Yellow by that statement, right?