Andy Schleck, whom among cycling enthusiasts is considered perhaps one of the two best GC stage racers of the 2011 cycling season, has come to California to participate in the Amgen Tour as one of his building blocks for this year's upcoming Tour de France. And, with little doubt, we anticipate that he will arrive at the starting line this July in the physical condition to win the grand prize of cycling. But, we can't help but remember last year's disappointment at Andy's inability to strike back at a foe whom had blatantly stolen valuable seconds on the climb in which Andy had his now infamous mechanical.
So with that, we wonder, has Schleck included the building block which he obviously did not include in his last year's program? The portion of the equation which a rider such as Merckx, Armstrong, or even more so, Hinault, possessed. The fighting spirit, a warrior mentality. That missing building block may be something that is not created by training, but perhaps something that great competitors and great champions are born with.
It is our hope that a great cyclist, which Schleck is, is able to manifest the spirit which will reward him with the championship he so deserves. Have a great season Andy; we'll see you on the top of the podium in Paris.
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