Tour preview... Armstrong, Ullrich, Vinoukourov, Basso or Beloki

Saturday july 2nd kicks off the 2005 tour de france,
I think this year's tour de france is going to be the most exciting in recent years,
Lance Armstrong is ... Lance Armstrong 6 times tour winner ,more motivated than ever, going for a record 7th win in his last participation.
Jan Ullrich 1997 champion several times finished second to Lance Armstrong, He is very well prepared (more than he ever been) and with a very strong T-mobile team, He's the most serious threat if not the favorite to win.
Alexander Vinokourov, the kazach will try to help teammate Ullrich, but he's probably the fastest in the mountains(as he proved in 2003 when he caused problems to Armstrong). If Ullrich is in trouble, look for him to take over the challenge. He's my dark horse winner.
Ivan Basso will look to win it in the mountains his forte.
Others notable to mention are Beloki and Heras.
Ladies and Gentleman , Brace yourselves for an exciting tour de France 2005.

Sploush