This year in the peloton

I told you that this year would be different from the last few years. People are hungry and the smaller continental and regional teams want to be the next contributing factor and the guys on these team want to be the next 'Lance or Alberto' and nothing and no one will stop them, period. And as far as I can tell no one else does either because this will be racing for racings sake and not for the 'cause du jour' or because they are big stars protected by big teams. Ok lets say that the classics will be dominated by lessor known guys, future stars and that the big tours are by the big teams and not the new guys, good for you? http://bicycling.com/blogs/boulderreport/2010/03/29/contador-armstrong-feud-can-wait-until-july/
And that's how I see the Crit International as the the hungry got the wins and all others saw the backs of these men. It's always good to have the fresh blood, even if it's guys who have been around for the last few years, making the move to get over the top of the best in the world. Don't get me wrong I like the big riders and the style they have but I'm also for the little guys getting a meal from the big boys table...nuff said.
As usual the press is focusing on all the wrong reasons to report on the race, that is the 'feud' between Lance and Alberto. It gets boring to say the least to have the constant banging of that drum day in and day out and not on the dynamics of the peloton as it should be. At least focus on the new guys who are performing and the guys who may have been around and are the unsung heros who are winning stages and spring classic winners. 
Lastly, I really want thank Versus TV for getting the coverage of most of all the cycling season this year. I can't say enough about the American public getting a chance to view something that has been only broadcast in Europe. Thanks guys. 
If I pass you on the road stop at Peets, because your buying.