There's some good names in the lineup. Not as heavy [all around] as I thought, however. For all the crap some have been talking about Team France (including myself), they look pretty alright - on paper. He's always a factor and can punch out and be gone at any time - crazy fast. Who knows? Maybe he'll do his rehab down at El Challe.
OK, quick re-evaluation: Australia and France could play spoilers. I dont consider Italy a potential spoiler but more a favorite because they're pretty stacked - a Cairoli equiped 250 is STILL pretty bad a$$. France, while not even going after Mighty Mouse and Superman, still look ok. I like Noren, Vanhorbeek, Tonus, Leok, Simpson, Searle and Nagl but not sure their teams are the best they could be. But, again, anything can happen.
They will have nothing for the USA after seeing the battle the top 3 or 4 had this year and lapping very fast factory riders, IMHO. We have more top level riders on one team.
I also have some high end hand made speakers from Latvia. The components are amazing in those. Sorry for the partial derail.
I agree, Team USA looks very good this year. W/the late season charge makes me wonder just how much better we'd be w/Canard on the team.
