Lance Armstrong’s most fervent supporters and those who love to hate him were in full agreement on one point before the start of the Tour de France.
The consensus: That the uneasy balance of power within the Astana team that has cast Armstrong in a supporting role simply could not last.
The detractors claim Armstrong is too arrogant to play second fiddle to anyone. His fans insist he is simply too determined and talented to have his ability constricted by playing nursemaid to teammate and Tour favorite Alberto Contador.
Both camps, with their polar reasoning for the same outcome, could still be proven correct. Yet Saturday’s opening time trial stage … Details