Wiggins' time-trial this afternoon was IMMENSE.

Absolutely immense.

mrs s. saw the end of his time trial and was commenting on his face (puffing and panting). when i explained that he was completing a 41km race at an average speed of 48kph it soon shut her up.

Amazing performances from Wiggins and Froome yesterday. Not sure they can both get on the podium in Paris though as Froome may have to sacrifice himself in the high mountains (having said that he can probably pull back the best part of 2 mins in the final time trial). Vincenzo Nibali still likely to have some say in the top 3 positions...

Good point you make about diving for penalties...Andre Greipel was almost involved in a crash and won a stage, then the next day actually was in a crash (ripped shirt, massive graze) and came second. Tony Martin put in a decent TT performance yesterday with a broken wrist. Etc...etc...

top stuff from tommy voeckler. gotta love the guy after his heroics last year and he always has a smile on his face. no one wanted to help him today so he deserved to win.

more mountains tomorrow.

It's been an interesting race as always, with a decent amount of theatre, but maybe a bit more subdued than usual? I don't recall the Olympics having as much of an influence on performances, and certainly not as many withdrawals. It's a shame that Cunego, Andy Schleck, Tom Boonen, and Contador aren't there too. Looking forward to some serious inclines in the Pyrenees!
BTW anyone seen The Devil?

recovering from surgery apparently, promises to be back next year for the centenary.

tommy did it again today. amazing determination to get the spotted jersey. one more day in the mountains to come so it'll be nibali's last chance. can't wait for sunday. *crosses fingers*

I have found the G.C. battle pretty dull this year as it was sorted out after the first time trial, but saying that it has been a great race for the british riders this year. I'm no Sky or Wiggins fan but you have to say chappeaux, I never thought we would have a british winner let alone first and second.

The big question now is who will win the final stage into Paris, Cavendish Sagan or Greipel?

Yes, the main interest has been the (massive) novelty of two British riders at the top of the GC. Otherwise not a thrilling battle for the podium places. I'd like to see team radios banned, which might bring back a bit of spontaneity and agression to the proceedings.

Great race for the British, but also a great one for the French: Thomas Voeckler's heroics over the last couple of days really sum up why I love Le Tour..

agreed. i'm all for technological advances on the bike side but it should be down to the team leader on the road to make the calls and not the management.

as regards to sunday, it wouldn't surprise me to see wiggins lead out cav for a sprint win. wiggins needs to stay out of trouble and with his strength and turn of speed could come right to the front on the last lap.

yesterday showed that cavendish still has the edge on sagan, greipel and matty goss. incredible acceleration from 500m from the line after 220km. i've never seen anything like it. he's been let off the leash at last!

Ah, I see. GWS Devil

Despite a slightly subdued race for Yellow this year, it is good to see some British riders doing so well. And from what I've seen of Wiggins, he seems like a nice guy, which hasn't always been the case with TDF winners!

i should've had a bet on that.