On Mon, 28 Jul 2003 05:44:22 GMT, "F1"
wrote:

Also, he had a another bike and rider crash into him and his bike, which
could have contributed to the frame damage.

Here's something about the Tour that I don't understand.

You have those morons in the little Fiats or whatever kind of
Euro-Mobile they drive, careening all over the roads, endangering
cyclists and spectators alike, for thousands of kilometers. They have
roof-racks festooned with all manner of replacement wheels and bikes,
and they have mechanics to hang out of the car at 30 mph and take
bread wrappers out of the derailleurs.

Why could USPS not have had one of these cars scoot around ahead of
the race and have someone waiting for Lance with a brand-spanking-new
OCLV bike in his choice of color and scent?