[analogkid]

Good thing they wear helmets now...never know when you'll catch an unsuspecting headbutt.

[Layback]

Is it just me or does anyone else think that the reason why Radioshack sucks so bad this year is because they are being watched for doping in a way that they never have been before (as a result of the Landis stuff)? I've never thought that Leipheimer was really a GC contender but even Kloden is sucking donkey balls. And Armstrong falling all over the place??? Does that seem odd to anyone else? Maybe they aren't able to shoot up like before? I know, conspiracy theory stuff... And yes they are leading CD for the overall team lead, but they don't look like their former selves (not that it's a bad thing).

[bobbi]

bonjour from argeles-gazost! it is me, bcfc53!! I forgot my user/password so I had to set a new username. anyway no transport to col du tormulet so here at argeles-gazost. Stage 16 will come through here tomorrow, France time! Hope to get some photos!

[analogkid]

I wish I would have been around when the yellow jersey used to take the race by the horns and lead the charge themselves which, probably, hasn't been the case in most years. Schleck looked like he was pretty much in cruise control yesterday. He doesn't have that big of a gap on Contador and if Conty is such a good TT then it seems he needs to widen things a bit. I know there are still three alpine stages remaining, but it would sure be nice to see a yellow jersey drive the race once in a while.

[analogkid]

[tigermn]

Well Radio Shack is only 8 seconds behind in the team competition. They just don't have anyone that has the legs to hang with the big boys. Good balance but no one is in their best form this year. I think Andy needs to do something soon though or he will lose it in the time trial.

[bobbi]

[Layback]

I only have one thing to say about today: Alberto Contador is a pussy.

[analogkid]

Booo Alberto! Interested to see how the peloton reacts. Hopefully Schleck didn't gas himself so much trying to trim the gap back down that he can't fight back today. I wonder if he broke a tooth on the ring he was on or if he actually tried shifting on the climb. The latter is really tough to do, especially if the chain is under tension. Tough, tough stage today and I will do all I can to avoid catching results as I watch the 5 p.m. replay. Could be very exciting, especially as I believe tomorrow is a rest day.

[bobbi]

Back from argeles- gazost! I think I got a photo of lance! I will try to find an Internet cafe to post photos. off to Pau for tour's rest day!

[bobbi]

andy in white

sorry this is on its side...can't seem to get it correct but i believe that's Lance

Lance on the right

Amy and bobbi

[analogkid]

Thanks for the pics. Now where are the images of the fog enshrouded Tourmalet. Please tell us you rode up there. Hope you're having fun over there!

[Layback]

I like them all except for the one of Andy in white. Can you please hit that with PhotoShop and make it yellow? Bummer that Contador was able to stick with Andy yesterday. I must admit that I'm surprised that the time bandit gave Schleck the win. I suppose he figured there'd be less booing that way. FWIW, I just ordered a new cycling jersey yesterday. It's a SaxoBank Champion of Luxembourg jersey.

[analogkid]

[Layback]

31+8=39, which is what Alberto stole from Andy on Stage 15. Alberto may have "won" the Tour, but he did not beat Andy. I hope that reality haunts him forever. Edit: Bad math.