Wednesday, June 13, 2012

NEWS FLASH! Andy Schleck Unable to Ride 2012 Tour de France!

Andy Schleck, 2010 Tour de France champion, fan-favorite and top contender in recent years, will not ride in this year’s TDF. He suffered a hard fall last week in the Criterium du Dauphiné race and broke a vertebra near his pelvis. He bravely continued that race, but was forced to abandon two days later. This was the final blow in a difficult season for the Luxembourg star. His brother Frank will have to carry the load alone in this year’s Tour. Get well soon, Andy! We hope to see you in top form again next year.


Evidence of enormous fan support for Andy Schleck in the avalanche-protective roof on the Col du Tourmalet climb in the Pyrénées.  Sadly, there will be no Andy on the road in this year's Tour de France.  Get well soon, Andy!   [Photo by Aaron Kennard]

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  1. Your pics add so much to the commentary! this one is perfect! Glad you snapped it while we were there.

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