Comments on Euro Peloton - Pro Cycling News: 2010 Giro d'Italia vs. Amgen Tour of California: T...

I can understand most of the American cyclists cho...

2009-10-31T12:05:22.854-07:00

I can understand most of the American cyclists choosing the TOC over the Giro but i would have liked if Armstrong raced in next years' Tour of Italy. The course is absolutely brutal as far as the mountain stages go. Even though Armstrong is past his prime, I would have liked to see him climb with the best. He has always avoided the best climbers in the world by bypassing the giro.The only exception would be the two Tour de frances' against Basso who held his own gainst him both times.

I can understand the American riders choosing the ...

2009-10-31T11:58:55.580-07:00

I can understand the American riders choosing the TOC race over the Giro because they want to help sell cycling in the U.S. but I would have liked Armstrong to choose the 2010 Tour of Italy because the mountain stages are absolutely brutal next year. The Giro this year was extremely weak as far as ther mountain stages. Armstrong never competed against any of the top climbers in the world in his prime except for Basso in a couple of Tour de Frances' and Basso held his own against him.

As per your poll it is obvious that most would pre...

2009-10-23T05:48:12.041-07:00

As per your poll it is obvious that most would prefer to ride in the Giro instead of The TOC. But on a selfish note from a passionate fan, what better way to watch and cheer some of the best domestic & international pro cyclist than The TOC. Even though some of us find a way to view European racing, the feeling is not the same as LIVE RACING!! In todays economy with sponsorship far and few between I think a great way to pay back sponsors (Garmen, Radio Shack, Etc.) is by keeping great races on domestic soil.
The Ambasador