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arz · 07-28-2003, 12:14 PM

As a long-time Tour watcher I can say that this was (as Phil and Paul constantly commented) one of the greatest Tours ever.

They aren't that much fun when the leader is up by 6, 8, 10 minutes, but when it is as close as this one, with the incredible drama this one was rife with, they are great to watch.

These guys are the greatest athletes on the planet. Oh, yes they are! Consuming 8000 to 10000 calories a day, riding at speeds of upwards of 100 kmph on some descents, climbing for kilometer after kilometer at 7% grade, accelerating to 65 kmph at a finish line with another guy doing the same thing 5 cm away from you.

It's an amazing spectacle and I love to watch it.

And yes, Tyler Hamilton was unbelievable.

07-28-2003, 12:14 PM	#6
arz Hand-of-Kindness Extender Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: So Cal Posts: 137	As a long-time Tour watcher I can say that this was (as Phil and Paul constantly commented) one of the greatest Tours ever. They aren't that much fun when the leader is up by 6, 8, 10 minutes, but when it is as close as this one, with the incredible drama this one was rife with, they are great to watch. These guys are the greatest athletes on the planet. Oh, yes they are! Consuming 8000 to 10000 calories a day, riding at speeds of upwards of 100 kmph on some descents, climbing for kilometer after kilometer at 7% grade, accelerating to 65 kmph at a finish line with another guy doing the same thing 5 cm away from you. It's an amazing spectacle and I love to watch it. And yes, Tyler Hamilton was unbelievable.