TDS Stage 8 - Sagan Strikes Agan

That Peter Sagan is good isn't he? He's only 21 remember, and he's bagged two wins and a second place in a big race like the Tour de Suisse. Although he's won several stages in shorter races, he's yet to ride one of the Grand Tours. I'm not sure if he'll be on the Liquigas squad for the Tour de France this year, but if he is he'll be dangerous.

It should have been a day for the big sprinters, but Leopard Trek decided to push it on the final hill of the day and split the field, leaving the likes of Cav behind. Another rider caught out was Bauke Mollema, who was  the wrong side of the split, and despite some valiant efforts from his Rabobank team, he ended up losing 47 seconds on the stage and saying goodbye to his second spot overall. It was rumored that Mollema may have had a mechanical, but I can't imagine the Schlecks would have put the hammer down if that was the case, after all it's goes against the unwritten rules of cycling.

League scores are still working their way through the internet tubes, but things should be looking rosy for the Bile Beans for the moment. There's still plenty on offer for the end-of-tour-points though and Mollema losing places is somewhat annoying. Update, scores now in.

The last stage tomorrow then, and it's a time trial that is 31.2km in length. Cunego is not know for his prowess against the clock, but unless it goes horribly wrong, he should have done enough to win the race. The battle is still on for the lesser places though, Leipheimer will likely to do a good ride, the Schlecks are likely to do less well and Cancellara will likely win. He's Swiss and good at time trails don't you know?