lanterne rouge

We may have a contender for the most spectacular taking of the coveted lanterne
rouge in the history of the sport.

In a few short days David Zabriskie has thrown aside the golden fleece and is
now reaching for the fabled red lamp. Threatened by possible elimination he was
unable to linger long enough on the road to take it today. A similar
performance tomorrow and it will be his.

Whether he claims that prize or not, I hope to see him finish. He'll have as
much of a story to tell as anyone out there. To start the race in yellow and
finish in red, I don't know if it's unprecedented but it is special.

Ron