Stage 17 Spoiler - Who will be on the final podium?

[Benny]

Now that all the mountain cards have been played, it will come down to the Time Trial on Saturday.

Who do you think will win and who will come in 2nd and 3rd once all is said and done.

My prediction:

1- Cadel Evans
2- Denis Menchov
3- Carlos Sastre

Sastre had a great ride today, but I think he'll give up a lot more than 1.33 to Evans in the TT. Menchov is also a good time trialer. Sastre would have to have an inspired ride to stay within 2.39 of him, but it could happen.

[haywoodkb]

Cadel Evans was fighting hard today. Christian was looking strong, but not quite strong enough. The Schleck brothers were riding comfortably while everyone else suffered. Cadel's legs and lungs burned on the big climb, and Andy Schleck was sitting back - smiling. - Amazing.

Great scenery, too!

[Benny]

Cadel Evans was fighting hard today. Christian was looking strong, but not quite strong enough. The Schleck brothers were riding comfortably while everyone else suffered. Cadel's legs and lungs burned on the big climb, and Andy Schleck was sitting back - smiling. - Amazing.

Great scenery, too!

Yeah,it was a great stage to watch, but who do you think will be on the podium in Paris? Did Cadel limit his losses enough to take back the yellow in the ITT?

I think Christian had a good day. It's really a shame that he crashed on the final descent in stage 16 and lost time. If not I think he could have stayed close enough to have a good shot at a podium. At any rate, he has had a great tour, riding above what people expected of him.

Am I the only one who thinks Kohl looks like Lon Chaney Jr.?

[JimT]

Lon Chaney Jr, LOL. he definately aint pretty but he can ride good. I peeked at the odds and Benny you have it picked just right and I have to agree.

In a way I cant wait for it to end, it is disrupting my morning riding. ;)

[Benny]

Cadel was a little off his game today, Sastre did have an inspired ride and Kohl had a great ride even after falling off the start platform. That's why they run the races. They don't always turn out the way you would expect.

For the GC contenders, tomorrow's stage is mostly a parade to crown the winner, Sastre. The sprinters will give it their all to win the finale on the Champs Élysées. That should be an interesting battle.