The Tour of California was pretty interesting to watch. I wonder if it’s the comentators, Phil, Paul, and Bob, who always like to pick a favorite before a race, or whether the television sponsors make them do it? All the talk until after the time trial stage was Levi this, Levi that, oh yeah and weren’t there some other riders here, too?
The decisive beating Floyd Landis dished out during that time trial was apparently a sign of some great form and a great team, as he is currently also leading Paris-Nice with only one day remaining.
It’s really good to see, because I’ve been very worried about Phonak’s ability to hang together and field a great team after all the messiness with Tyler, Perez, and Camenzind. Floyd was winning the Tour de Georgia last year riding to Brasstown Bald, and I’m not cycle-racer enough to know whether it was Floyd who lost it or whether his team just wasn’t strong enough to support him, but either way, they lost the race that day.
Andrea and I have been following Floyd closely for a couple years now, since chatting with him a little and getting his autograph at the inaugural edition of the Tour de Georgia in 2004. Anyway Floyd, I agree with Fatty about the goatee, but don’t worry, we’re rooting for you anyway!