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new fastest TT ever (Zabriskie)
new fastest TTT ever (Disco)
consecutive wins (lance)
average speed (41.64km/h Lance) more than 1km/h faster!
forgot one:
most boring Tour ever (2005)
I think 2004 was more boring.
if you forget the race for the win which was sealed early, there was a lot going on besides this.
And in the obscure records category, LA's 7 consecutive wins also single-handedly ties the record for consecutive wins by fellow countrymen. Belgium also had 7 consecutive winners from 1912 to 1922 (no race 1915-18).
forgot one:
most boring Tour ever (2005)
You must have been watching a different race, or somehow thought the BBQ Challenge was the tour. Wow.
Agree........open with a great prologue...keep it safe.....put time on rivals in mountains....win time trial.....which year was it?????
Don't forget first podium speech allowed to a winner.....And yes, another perfect prediction by yours truly.....When we gonna see you here at the ranch for some hammering Francois???
3 americans winning a stage.
How many Americans have won a TDF stage?
I can name 5
Armstrong, Hamilton, zabriskie, hincappie & lemond
Pretty amazing to consider that the yellow jersey was worn by Americans in all but one stage. Zabriskie in the yellow early. Lance pretty much throughout. Armstrong, Hincapie, Jullich, Landis, etc, etc,...
Was this the best American showing ever in the Tour? Sure seems like it.
Slowguy
(insert pithy phrase here...)
Totally agree. 2005 was a snorefest. Actually, I'd say it was one of the most boring tours I've ever watched. The last time trial was really the only stage that had me riveted down.
I'm looking forward to 06 - hopefully because no one will have full control of the peleton at all times.
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Vek: Jul 25, 05 17:03
"I can name 5 Armstrong, Hamilton, zabriskie, hincappie & lemond"
What about Jeff Pierce (final stage), Andy Hampston (Alp D'uez), and Davis Phinney? Jeese, I bet you don't remember weekly 30 minute CBS broadcasts with John Tesh soundtracks?
I am going to Europe...now that Lance has retired, I have a shot at the Tour ;-) LOL...
probably not before next year...will be in seattle until aug 17th, then back home for work and then classes start.
[reply]How many Americans have won a TDF stage?
I can name 5
Armstrong, Hamilton, zabriskie, hincappie & lemond[/reply]
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Pierce (on the Champs), Phinney (2), Hampsten (on L'Alpe)
A few more Posties if you count TTT victories as stage wins.
Frankie Andreu got pretty close on the Champs one year, but no cigar.