Basso and Valverde go head to head

In Belgium, of all places. Unlike the rest of the peleton who've all chosen to ride in blue, CSC and Caisse d'Epargne have had the novel idea of wearing IDENTICAL KITS.



The result? EXCITING, AGGRESSIVE VALVERDE won Fleché Wallonne, whilst BORING, RUBBISH BASSO worked at the front of the peleton briefly. In Liége-Bastogne-Liége, AMAZING, ENTERTAINING VALVERDE kept a cool head and won easily, whereas DULL FASHION VICTIM BASSO could only manage one mediocre attack.



Using the most up to date scientific analysis of form and variables, then applying the "I want Valverde to come round for dinner" modifier, we can now confirm that Alejandro Valverde will beat Ivan Basso in the Tour de France by at least 15 minutes. Remortgage your house and sell your daughter's kidneys on eBay, then get down to Ladbrokes because THIS IS A DEAD CERT.

Running score: Attacking riders 2-0 Conservative riders


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