My colleague, Mr. 60%, is too generous in feeling any pity for Lief "eternal second" Hoste. Call me a fan of a hometown boy, but the memory of Hoste screwing team and teammate in last year's Ronde Van V still stings. Indeed, the home of this reporter was a scene of celebration when Balan pipped Hoste at the line today.
Platogrande celebrate's Hoste richly deserved defeat.
Fans may remember that Team Discovery had an excellent tactical position in the 2006 edition of the Tour of Fladers-es with two riders in the selection of the day, Lief Hoste and none other than our fellow New Yorker George Hincapie. Rather than play it smart, Hoste pathetically grasped at personal glory by taking race favorite Tom Boonen with him on a breakaway, leaving the stronger Hincapie frustrated and bound by honor, unable to attack. Well Lief, it looks like fate isn't done biting you in the ass and I'm looking forward to see how you lose again next year.
Is this the face of a champion? I think not.
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