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Originally Posted by FDG
Cadel Evans should really learn that you have to attack at least once - either in the climbs or in the crono - to win. With the comeback of Contador, I fear he doesn't have many chances.
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Cadel's definitely the most consistent rider. If he had a better team, he'd have more opportunities to attack. Just looking at the way that mountain stages played out - particularly on Alpe d'Huez - it's obvious that he wouldn't have had that 2min-plus deficit heading into the final time-trial if his team was stronger. He was completely isolated for most of those stages.
On the other hand, Sastre had Frank Schleck, Andy Schleck, Jens Voigt etc. who were immense for him. That teamwork was what won Sastre the tour, not pure ability alone. Similarly, Contador had a really strong team with team Discovery when he won it in 2007. I will, however, admit that Contador is muuuuuch hotter than Cadel.
That's why I'm curious about which team Armstrong will join. Wiki didn't say anything about it.
Edit: Oh, he's joining Astana. That'll be interesting.