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SPR™ Jul 2009 4:53pm, 5 Jul 2009 5,571 posts	0 SPR™ Thanks Jason self-assured and confident is often labelled as cocky and arrogant
Anj Jul 2009 5:06pm, 5 Jul 2009 2,997 posts	0 Anj I think if I was labelled one of the worlds best sprinters I'd be self assured and confident too. I just don't think he has much camera presence really. He did look naturally estatic after the finish before he had to start chatting to reporters
Chrisull Jul 2009 7:18pm, 5 Jul 2009 1,006 posts	0 Chrisull To do what Cav has done, you have to be "cocky and arrogant" too compete at that left. I get what you mean though Jason, you might not want to end up stuck in a lift with him. But I think modesty is an over-rated virtue anyway, too many people hide their skills and talents under bushels and never let them come out.
Ha! Ha! Jul 2009 7:25pm, 5 Jul 2009 165 posts	0 Ha! Ha! theres still plenty of time for lance..the mountain stages will see he come to the fore..
Jason1969 Jul 2009 7:39pm, 5 Jul 2009 2,118 posts	0 Jason1969 I am determined to like Cav. It's nice to have a British rider in the Tour to support. Let's not forget Bradley, though. Fifth on day one is nothing to sniff at. Lance will ride for Contador until Ventoux where he will bury his Pantani demons, but he will have serious competition. The Tour may very well be decided there. The organisers must be over the moon.
Jul 2009 7:40pm, 5 Jul 2009 1,458 posts	0 Is it just me or are the TDF riders getting better looking? (Armstrong/Wiggins obviously out of this one)
Jason1969 Jul 2009 7:42pm, 5 Jul 2009 2,120 posts	0 Jason1969 Not sure any of them are my type. Nice legs though
Too Much Water Jul 2009 7:47pm, 5 Jul 2009 1,469 posts	0 Too Much Water Quite interesting that a couple of fancied contenders didn't have great prologues so need big efforts in the early mountain stages as they are likely to struggle in the future time trials. They said on ITV that Andy and Frank Schleck are joint team leaders for Saxobank - not sure how this works in practice - presumably whoever drops off the pace in the mountains will cease to be team leader?
Jason1969 Jul 2009 7:52pm, 5 Jul 2009 2,121 posts	0 Jason1969 Very true TMW. Cancellera not really a threat in the mountains, but some have lost over 40secs to Contador which will be a bugger to take back, especially with Armstrong, Leipheimer and Kloden riding in support
Too Much Water Jul 2009 7:58pm, 5 Jul 2009 1,470 posts	0 Too Much Water Good point, you'd be a brave man to bet against Astana taking the team time trial based on yesterdays performance...