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I think I'm correct in saying that traditionally you don't challenge the leader in Paris (I'm not sure how long this has been the case and obviously it would be a different story if the final stage was a TT). Plus it's a flat stage so BMC would easily chase down a Schleck breakaway, particularly as HTC will be more than happy to help.
I don't particularly feel for Schleck, as mentioned above Cadel has been the runner up before and if you can't time trial you're always going to struggle to win the Tour.
I'm pleased to see a mountain biker win it :grin: Quite an achievement to be mtb and road world champ and now TDF winner.
Spot on.