This year my pick for the breakthrough ride of the year will be Tom Danielson of Discovery Channel. The Tour of Spain (Vuelta a Espana) just started on August 27th and Tom Danielson placed a nice 5th in the first stage TT.
Although I think Tom can grab a top 5 overall and maybe surprise the world with a Damiano Cunego style tour (2004 Giro winner), I honestly believe that the defending champion, Roberto Heras, is the overall favorite to take the title...again.
But watch out for Floyd Landis as well. Maybe he will be motivated enough to bring another American atop the podium in a grand Tour.
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