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Monday, July 23, 2007

The lede-out, stages 13-14: Everything you need to know about the TDF today


Why is this man smiling?

Special weekend edition: Vino's up, Vino's down, Vino's out. Levi is hiding in the bushes.

It's an open question whether a man who cannot attack on a mountain stage can win the Tour-- or if anyone wants him to. Remember big Jan Ullrich? He could never respond to attacks, and though he kept the engine running, it had to be demoralizing to watch his rivals stand up and walk away without paying the bill, like ungrateful dinner partners.

Levi stealthily slipped into fourth at Plateau de Beilles, but he did it riding his saddle the whole way. What will it take to make him stand up?

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