Armstrong, not that miscreant we have for a congressman.
The guy retires having won an unprecedented 7 tours in a row. Four years later he comes out of retirement as one of the oldest (but I think 2 years off the oldest) in the race and wins third place alongside someone who is about 10 years younger and a guy who was probably still in diapers when Armstrong began his career in the amateur ranks.
You must have an ego to get to this point in the sport. Yet when his teammate Cantadore violated the team orders and took off for his own glory, Armstrong worked with the team that day losing valuable time. Would that have made the difference and gotten him the yellow jersey? Probably not, but he must have been tempted.
Now it appears Astana is dissolving although I haven't heard anything official about that. Armstrong apparently is starting up a new American team backed by Radio Shack while Contadore is rumored to be leaving Astana as well and I think Johan Bruyneel has announced his departure too. I do hope Bruyneel ends up with Radio Shack. He has a great record.
So where does that leave Levi Leipheimer? I sure hope he bolts and goes with Radio Shack too. He is one of my favorites. And what of George Hincapie? I had heard that he was staying at Columbia, but someone has since told me that he is rumored to be maybe leaving too. Levi & George joining in on Radio Shack. That would be terrific. And if they could get Kloden too, they would sure have a contender.
