Less than four laps to go,
the state of affairs is incognito
The pace is so high
musettes left unclaimed
but eating for energy
is part of the game?
Cav did his part
Then ended his year
rainbow striped jersey
clearly held dear
A fine world champ
everyone would agree
For me "Big Daddy"
he'll always be
Wiggins is out
Ditto Froome
Phinney will not challenge
T. Boon
A messy crash shatters the field
the favorites push on
refusing to yield
A strong breakaway
Contador does his stuff
as does Albasinni
Hanging back
trailing Nocentini
Hesjedal was slowed by the crash
He's fighting for a last minute dash
So many options for winning unfold
Too soon to predict who'll be wearing the gold
Again, the Cauberg!
Another climb!
Albert attacks another time!
Tommy V gestures at the front
Two laps to go
which team holds the trump?
Hope he's in hiding
And biding his time
Will Phil win from behind?
Spain's looking strong
Causing Belge angst
Talansky and Stannard
emerge from the ranks
Head winds are an issue
For those in the lead
A stinging descent
could cause a nose bleed
Just before Cauberg
a tactical spot
Stannard is a monster
Talansky is dropped
The heavy faves
including Gilbert
Follow Nibali
who flies through the air
It's down to tactics
And late season form
Berto attacks
For him, it's the norm
So many sprinters are showing their heads
'tho Alberto is dishing out dread
by setting a pace designed to deplete
Spain has a team which will be hard to beat
Italy's there!
Here comes Gilbert!!!
Of course, I'm hysterical
Philippe!! Philippe!!!!
And, please note, he's still on his feet!!!
He vanquished the best
And so many of 'em
The Belge-bulged crowd gives lots of loving'
Boas Hag gets silver
Valverde takes three
But the day belongs to Philippe G!
L' homme de fer in victory
The kind of champ we love to see
He's born for the rainbow jersey
He fights back tears adorably
This race has been a lot of fun
Especially as the best man won!!!!!!!!!
