Only about 12 hours until the stampede to the finish.  Last year Cav thrilled, pipping Barbie Barbie at the line.  This year, as usual, the sandbaggers are out in full force; everyone's been named a favorite except perhaps Haussler, Lance and Sean Kelley.  PdC is sure to fill up at least 5 live threads.  So who are your favorites?

Me, I'm thinking it will be a B movie.  Boonen, Boss Hogg, Benna.  But I will secretly be pulling for those annual heroes, the 3-4 poor souls sentenced by their DS to ride 200k in the wind before La Mànie in search of TV time for the sponsor.

Just to stifle any jealousy right off the bat, it's not me that's going.

I am trying to stifle my own jealousy since a workmate who has recently relocated to Brussels has finally given in to my repeated suggestions that the Ronde is not to be missed.  However, I've not seen it live myself.  Anyone with practical experience have a recommendation for a good place to catch the race?  I'm not sure if the Kapelmuur or Koppenberg get too packed for newbies to try and elbow there way in, or if there is another spot closer to Brussels that's better.

I'm figuring that wherever they go it will be a treat -- and I fully plan to take advantage of their hospitality next year.

\o/,

OTR

Hi all, sorry this is a bit time late.  I managed to catch the Stage 10 finish in Marseille while on my honeymoon and Chris asked me if I would write a bit.  This was my first visit to Le Tour, so I'll look at it from that perspective.  The pictures are posted separately at http://picasaweb.google.com/lcdrmike/TourDeFrance2007Stage10BrianconMarseilles

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