I actually think the T-Mobile team was better overall (they won the Team Competition over DSC) but yes, Ullrich is too fat to race in the Tour. And i wouldnt say Ullrich and Basso didnt try, they definately did (remember when the T-Mobile team got to the front and all began sprinting up the Mtn and dropped everyone until it was just Ivan, Jan and Lance - and Lance had to fend for himself cus his team wasnt around)...but Lance is just too good in the Tour. And it will definately be interesting to see if he can keep out of the Tour next year...it is his life afterall.

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