Do you think Valverde's tour de france is over?

Question

He's more than 4 minutes down on Evans and 3 minutes on the rest of the favorites. Does anybody think he can take back enough time in the Alps to at least reach a podium place? Or did he peak too early like he seems to always do?

Answer 1

personally yes, multiple crashes early on like that can be devastating to your mental game, since they are cracking down on doping i don't think he'll make any miraculous comebacks like Landis did 2 years ago, its a shame i liked Valverde too

Answer 2

i don't see him take back that much time from any of the favorites, but he be able to move up a spot or two

Answer 3

I hope not.  With the absence of the best team (Astana) and the best rider (Contador) I was hoping to see a wide open race to the finish. I know Lance was down by much more and came back, so it can happen. I am not saying the Valverde is another Armstrong, but the competition is not another Ulrich.