Astana's top three

As much as I hate to do it, I should move Armstrong to a long shot for the yellow. Not only does he have to make up 1:37 on Contador, he's also stated that he will support his teammate 100%. So unless Contador has an absolutely horrendous day in the mountains, so bad that Armstrong and Kloden go on without him, or he's really awful in the final time trial, Armstrong will not overtake him.

The possibility of an Astana sweep of the podium is still there. I don't know if they'll try it, but it would be spectacular to see Contador, Armstrong, and Kloden attack together up a mountain, setting a high enough pace that perhaps a few top riders could follow but none could accelerate past them.