Who will win the Tour De France

I think/hope Lance will win. Primarily the main difference is the Euros dont have the heart to win and rise to the challenge. (You can argue that amongst yourselves, remember I was born in Spain)

Jan Ullrich - will always fall short. Maybe once Lance retires he might win.

Ivan Basso - Perhaps may not be recovered from the Giro, although maybe a contender. But remember Lance slammed him in the hills after Ivan beat him. He just cant repeat hill victories like Lance.

Alexandre Vinokourov - is definately a threat. In my opinion HE should be the leader for TMobile not Jan.

Alessandro Patachi - I think could be a player, if his team and strategy is on.

Fletcha - will win stages, Flandis may win a stage, Jullich, Mayo & Heras will be in the pack its a coin toss.

Absolutely right.  Jan will always wilt in the mountains.  Vino is a much stronger rider than Jan is.

Here's my example of Euro Cycling mentality. Ullrich's quote in Velonews.

"Lance has dominated the Tour for the last six years and whoever beats him is going to be the greatest," Ullrich continued. "A true sportsman always wants to beat the best. This year's duel will be the most exciting because this is his last Tour."

So the fact that Lance has won 6 TdF doesnt make him the greatest, its the guy who beats him going for #7. What an idiot!

1>Lance

2>Vino

3>Jan

4>Floyd

5>Levi

I think Landis is great, unfortunately he does not have the team or support he will need for the TdF, that being I said I personally wouldnt mind being wrong.

Pettachi is not racing the TdF this year.  Plus, he climbs like a brick.  He's a phenominal threat on flat stages, but could never stick with the contenders on the climbs.

My top 5:

1. Lance
2. Ullrich
3. Basso
4. Vino
5. Landis

I can't see betting against Lance.  He's got the team and the motivation.  Ullrich looks strong, but I think T-Mobile having 3 podium contenders is going to cause problems.  Basso could be a real threat - he climbs well and his TT has improved dramatically.  Vino's fun to watch with his attacking style, but hasn't shown the ability to dominate in the mountains day after day after day - plus being on the same team as Ullrich and Kloden will cause problems.  Landis is an emotional vote.  I don't know if he can ride that well, but I'd like to see him do it.

1-Vino
2-Basso
3-Jan

Lance is not going to win this year, too much preassure, too much good competitors.

You're right I forgot he's going after the World's, to busy responding to the list above. Yes he climbs like a brick but with a good team they can keep him close, remember there are other way to win the tour than in the hills.