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PostPosted: Tue Aug 03, 2010 1:15 pm 
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Can't wait to see how this plays out in next year's TdF.

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It'll likely be more of the same, just with different jerseys. Key Astana support riders will likely follow Contador and key Saxo support riders will likely follow the Schleck brothers.


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Riis has a reputation of getting the most from those who ride for him -- it'll be interesting to see whether there's an improvement in Contador and/or a decline in the brothers Schleck.

It's also interesting that the team the Schlecks are going to is being run by Kim Andersen, who left Saxo Bank on less-than-great terms just before this year's tour. I think this musical chairs of riders, teams, and directeurs sportifs, is going to fuel the Contador-Schleck rivalry even more.

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pretty huge considering the focus Contador will have now with minimal drama. For the first time he wont have some old guy trying to squeeze in another go at the tour (Armstrong, Vino). For Contador to remain at the top he needs to be under a good association, and Saxo is that.


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