How about the Marseille to Montpellier stage today? Astana shook up the race, kept it interesting. Too bad about Moreau, but I think he got caught not paying attention getting that road rash tended to. But in fairness, Vino is riding with about 50 stitches in his knees and Moreau probably could have ridden with the little bit of those flesh wounds he had and not assumed the peloton would relax. The other G.C. guys rode a smart race, maybe the other team managers recognized an opportunity and just read the weather better. No matter, '07 is shaping up like '06, anything could happen. I'm liking Rasmussen's chances actually, although in the end I do think it'll be one of the pre-Tour favorites who will grind it out (my guess is Klöden or Valverde at this point). Contador was impressive on the Alpine stages, but it's hard to say he will have the maturity to pace himself. But with Hincapie and Popo watching over him, who knows. That would be cool, a rookie win. And Levi, well, he's keeping himself in the thick of it and maybe that's his plan. But for some reason I just don't get the vibe that he's as ready as he says he is. But he's keeping out of trouble and seems to hang with the right guys enough to be there. I love this stuff!
