And yeah, I think that “Spartacus” was marked to win the prologue, but the still-crazy-fast older guys in the peloton give us post-30s geezers hope for our cycling futures. And hey, in fly casting, you can still be within sight of your prime when you’re 80—look at Lefty (none of us may hit 130′ with a 5 when we’re 80, but I’ll still take 100′).

Today’s crashy stage was a bit of a mess, but some peloton politics appear to have gotten the main GC guys back on mostly equal footing. Despite the soft-pedal at the end for the bunch, Chavanel still earned that one the hard way. It will be interesting to see how long he holds it once things go up in a big way (or on the pavé tomorrow…).

Well well, another passion we share – I too was an avid cyclist for many years until I ruined a knee one year trying to get the most out an autumn where was I in really good shape. A few too many 100km training rides did the trick :-).

Fabian Cancellara did well on the prologue – amazing ride from an amazing rider. His win was expected, and to be honst, I was so much more surpised and impressed by Lance Armstrong – to finish 4th at age 38 after three years out of racing and AHEAD of Alberto Contador – I take my hat off :-).

Lars

As for the Tour, today’s prologue was won by a guy who not only knows his foundations, but every aspect of form.