Turdy Frantz Time!

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I'm psyched and ready to get my Tour fix for the year. I'm not a big Lance fan boy but I'm excited to see him back in the mix. I think it will make for a better race and I think finally we'll see others ride more aggressively in his presence. That's always good. I've never really had overall favorites in Grand Tours as much as enjoyed seeing good racing. I think we'll see better racing now that there seems to be less fear of Lance's power. Good.

I think most of his competitors will be sadly mistaken however. He's going to be a beast as Basso pointed out. Basso is probably right.

I think it's the reason he's been so cool about the whole Contador/leadership thing. Lance has too much ego and pride. He'll kill the TT's and Contador will be obliged to take a back seat. Even if he doesn't, Levi and Popo will no doubt take allegiance with Lance.

I also look foward to my first trip to the Big Apple this July. The last week of the Tour, I'll be watching the race from whatever restaurant/pub/coffeehouses/bike shop/random stranger's living room in NYC I can find. Good times await.

Look for the Columbia and Cervelo boys to be all over stage wins. Not sure Lance will win but if he doesn't, Contador won't either. Cadel won't be on the podium, Sastre may not repeat, but I think he'll gain some respect that he seems to be lacking even after his win.
I'll miss Basso. Menchov will be a non factor. Andy Schleck is too young.
How's that for a vague non pick pick?

The whole thing is a roll of the dice. It should be fun to watch.

Love the Bobke, hate the Bobke hand dance thingy he does when he talks. I miss Kirsten Gum and her perkiness. Phil & Paul are always the gold standard.

If one more of you douchebags refer to it as the "Turdy Frantz" though, I'mma poke yer eye out with a spork!

GAWD!

I know the calendar says summer has already begun, but for me it begins when the Tour does.

Let's get ready to rumble!