CARN CADEL!!

Not looking promising at the moment. No time for gear failures.

the end of the tour, I'm feeling weary, what a terrific race and comeback, shame about the mechanical failure for Cadel, can't believe all the fanatical onlookers and the potential security risks the riders endure

Tonight is make or break. 57 seconds to gain on a time trial, which is possibly his strongest discipline. Win or lose he's a legend!!!!!

On previous tours it looked like just that, a bunch of guys out on a tour. Except for the odd attack it looked like they were out for a sunday pedal.

This year it looks like full on racing from the beginning.

I,m starting get ready for the time trial , doing my stretches [ bending the elbow ],

preparing the saddle [ fluffing the cushins on the couch],

putting on the cycling suit [ p.js and slippers ]

stocking up on high energy snacks [ cheese and bicys , wine ]

CADEL

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Awesome time trial!!

from the sbs website 1961 footage...notable for how great the race sponsors cars are decked out ...some absolute classics especially the hoover mobile and the shark cars!!

I dunno about the drug thing.
My neighbour pointed out that "you don't put a needle in a donkey and get a Melbourne cup winner"
I think there are a few cheats out there as with every sport but i believe Cadel is drug free.
Aldo Sassi his last coach who is now deceased pushed Cadel to do the Tour and was total anti drug. He has had a huge influence over Cadel.

Anyway i say congrats. Its a huge win I feel totally stoked for Cadel he really is leading the charge for Aussie cycling.