Stage 7 - spoiler

[Keith Oates]

A similar stage to yesterday but no uphill finish. I suppose most of the favorites will be near the front in the end but perhaps there is another unexpected winner in the wings waiting his chance. I think Hincapie could put on a good show today!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[justAl]

I have a feeling that Evans will take the stage win today. He's been holding back and keeping out of trouble. The run-in will suit him I think.

 

[Landslide]

Breakaway by someone like Voeckler with an eye to picking up KOM points? Followed by a catch by the peloton at the foot of the last climb before a fragmented finish with the win taken by Flecha.

 

[Landslide]

And don't worry, I've plenty of hats to eat if my prediction actually comes true!

 

[rich p]

I have a feeling that Evans will take the stage win today. He's been holding back and keeping out of trouble. The run-in will suit him I think.

Nothing new there then!

Tough one to call today. Popovych as an outsider who hasn't done much so far. I wouldn't risk my mortgage on it though

 

[4F]

Hmm I reckon Vandevelde may try another late break no nibble away a few seconds.

 

[kennykool]

Hincapie is a good shout - his team are very strong. I would like Evans to have a go today tho as I would hate to see him win the tour WITHOUT winning a stage (I think Lance may have done this - am I right?)

Doesn't seem right somehow!

 

[Chuffy]

(I think Lance may have done this - am I right?)

Nope.

 

[rich p]

I think LA won with only winning a TT once IIRC

 

[Tetedelacourse]

Piepoli, he's sure to break away and stay away. NOT.

 

[Tetedelacourse]

RichP there's another one:

Piepoli - Liggett says peepolee

 

[rich p]

RichP there's another one:

Piepoli - Liggett says peepolee

We've cross threaded Tete

 

[mondobongo]

David Moncoutie could be one to watch today maybe not as mountainous as he would like but he looked strong when he showed his face at the front for a few minutes yesterday.

 

[rich p]

A bit of a break by the top men plus some others. 50 secs and not a Frenchman in sight apparently

 

[justAl]

I thought L.A. won his last Tour without winning a stage. Mainly because Basso was scared of being the one to do it