Hushovd for green. McEwen and Friere are playing second fiddle to GC contenders, and I doubt that Baden Cooke is going to be willing to act as lead out for Hunter. There aren't many flat stages though, so there's always the possibility that a GC rider could go for green if the yellow jersey slips out of reach.

Evans looks to be going for an Indurain style time trial led win, but I don't think he'll gain enough time to succeed, given his lack of aggression on the open stages. Valverde to win, with an honourable mention for Sastre.

Kreuziger to win the white jersey - he's the man in form.

Unsure about the mountains. Soler will be up there, but to avoid having the same choice as everyone else I 'll go with Piepoli.