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Tour Francia 08 - Stage 09: Toulouse - Bagnères-de-Bigorre |
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Saturday, 12 July 2008 |
Riccó reveals his strength once again
Bagneres de Bigorre
 | | Photo: Tim de Waelle | The first Pyrenees stage has evolved pretty much as we had expected. Euskatel has been very active today and were perhaps seeking a stage victory for Samuel Sánchez who took risks on the last downhill stretch. This was not to be however, as Riccó once again revealed his strength at that very moment. With regard to the rest, I think riders like Evans, Menchov, Valverde, etc. have been saving their energy in the knowledge that tomorrow’s mountain stage will be a difficult one.
As for me, I have felt protected by my team again and it has been important for me to feel good in the mountain and to learn a little more about tomorrow’s stage. The team is feeling motivated and enthusiastic.
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