Quote Originally Posted by mtbbrian
Alas, but that is what makes it exciting!!...
The fact that there'll be a new champion this year is reason enough to watch. The drama of whether one of the veteran American riders will write a new chapter in US cycling history is compelling, as is the possiblilty of one of the young Euro stars stepping up and joining cycling's elite.

Besides, there is plenty of side bar news unfolding regarding the Americans, from fan favorite Bobby Julich's sad withdrawal due to his crash on the stage 7 time trial to yesterday's shocking news of Floyd Landis' impending hip replacement.

If anything, I think Lance's dominance the past few years took much, if not all of the drama out of those tours...