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I don't think Andy was being a coward. If you're riding at (or very close) to your limit, the only thing you can do is use tactical common sense. Not even Contador, who was for sure the best rider that day, could get away. So they were riding at a sick tempo, creating a big distance between them...

Exactly. When the Schleck bros were alone with Contador, Andy was reluctant to attack because he probably felt he couldn't get away from Contador anyway. So he would only risk getting isolated and then countered by Contador himself. Also without the help of Franck, it's likely Andy would have...

As long as he's supported by a good team for the Tour, I don't think he cares what Vino does or wants. He doesn't seem like someone who seeks conflicts.

No way. But what he achieved is still amazing though. Contador already said he doesn't mind staying with Astana. So he'll probably stay at least one more season, and then join Alonso's Spanish team in 2011. Besides the guys you mentioned, I think that Leipheimer and Bruyneel (manager) will...