Alright, there you have it. The Gods of the Mountains put on their angry misty hats and had Schleck and Contador sort it out. Schleck on the attack, Contador as matador. Schleck showed strength, Contador the convincing style of a climber. Both were equally strong. Maybe Contador didn't insist to win the stage in the final sprint: bad conscience from his "chain reaction" on Monday, when the temptation to attack Schleck, who had a chain problem, was too great.
Contador also never led today, which is only partly understandable: Schleck was the challenger, but with his help, Contador put time between himself and all other contenders. But Schleck did all the work. Schleck didn't seem to hold any grudge after both arrived on top of the Tourmalet.
The Tour might be over right now. In the history of the Tour there is that moment, as the one we see now, when the final explanation has taken place.
However, getting back to Contador's chain reaction, where he stole 39 seconds, he really has one unfinished business: he has to win the Tour with at least 40 seconds ahead of Schleck, not 8, and honor is save. Though it is not over until the fat lady sings. Who could that be?
In the meantime, hats off for Versus Television, for their excellent reporting.
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