follow the leader

Here's an interesting video from VeloNews, speaking with Mr. Armstrong about the Astana team leader dilemma that is the hot topic ahead of Saturday's Tour de France TT in Monaco. For me, he says all the right things and I think he showed in the Giro that he is prepared to ride for others if he doesn't have the form. That said, a guy with ability, his record, who can race his first Giro after three years away from the sport and only five weeks removed from a broken collar bone and still place 12th isn't going to France just to make up the numbers. He says that he no longer possesses the absolute confidence of the past but I think it's safe to say he does still possess the absolute tenacity and that will count for something. I think an Astana rider will win this year and probably that rider will be Contador but as a fan who has watched Armstrong throughout his career, I would never underestimate him whatever the odds. Roll on Saturday!