After more than 3 weeks of racing, 20 stages, 84hrs of saddle time and some 3600km later, Carlos Sastre of Team CSC-Saxo Bank looks like the inevitable winner of this year's TdF.
Simply sweet stuff, CSC-Saxo Bank. Completely unrivalled in technical equipment support, team depth and squad strength, it looks likely that it will retain its #1 ProTour ranking for the fourth consecutive year as well.
I remember when the team came to Grenoble for the Dauphiné Libéré. Although the then-CSC did not send in many strong riders, the team still performed credibly with Sastre as team leader. Although they did not win the Libéré in the end, Sastre wily noted that his opposition probably peaked too early, and that after all, his goal was to win the TdF.
Ominous isn't it, that one month later, all his predictions came true.
Anyway, I'm just happy that CSC-Saxo Bank did so well; like many soccer/sports fans can identify, it is a wonderful feeling to see your team kick the ass out of their opponents. And if you've been up close and personal with the riders and ever cycled the same routes, it is even more magical. I'm definitely framing up my autographed CSC shirt and locking up the bidon which Sastre gave me at Grenoble! =)
On the home front, I have been busy busy busy. People to meet, food to eat, and fun to be had. Had not had the time to update this blog but I promise a Zurich race report très bientôt! =P
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