First of all, he's able to ride faster than most of the others. |
He has a very nice position on the bike, which makes him go very fast. I wouldn't say it's the best position in the sport, but it's absolutely one of the best. |
He won't be riding in the spring classics. |
He's an all-round rider, who can achieve results throughout the enitre season and at the same time has the ability to inspire and help develop the other riders. |
He's suffering from a muscle problem in the knee and won't start tomorrow's stage. |
How can it be that Denmark has only three riders in the road race and Britain has six? |
I strongly believe that we have the correct balance to make a serious impact on this year's race. We have some great riders who will provide us with a whole host of talents. |
I think Linus would've liked to stay on with the team next year, but I don't feel it would be feasible for us to invest a lot of time and effort in a young talent who's already got one foot out the door. We gave him a contract offer for 2007 and 2008, but another team out-bid us. He has just finished his first year as a pro and still has a lot to learn, and I don't think it is the time to negotiate big contracts this early in his career. |
I think we'll ride fast tomorrow. It's our goal to win this [team] time trial. |
It hasn't been an easy decision for Thomas, but I respect it because I know it's well thought through, ... Thomas has always delivered a solid effort for the team, at the same time as he's won some races on his own. I hope he's learnt something valuable to take with him in his future ventures. On behalf of the team I would also like to wish him the best of luck for the future. |
It was a shame Carlos didn't make it when Heras attacked, |
It's certain that the Alps are going to be the decider. |
Ivan Basso has also signed for three more years and will be our team leader in future editions of the Tour, |
Ivan, ... is a professional, always. |
Jacob crashing today is really tragic. He was in the shape of his life and now has to see the whole thing go down the drain, because one of the drivers didn't adhere to the regulations. He has every reason to be absolutely furious, especially after all he's been through to get back on this level. |