Alberto Contador said he’s delighted with his racing season despite not winning this year’s Tour. He did win the Giro d’Italia. It was a season full of emotions. He also said he’s coming back next year intending to win even if it means skipping the Giro.
Thomas Voeckler is the new hero of France.
Cadel Evans is the first Australian to win the Tour de France. It’s been a long time coming for him and he deserves it.
The Schlecks did what was expected of them and will probably train harder for time trials during the year.
Garmin-Cervelo won the best team.
Le classement des primes
BMC Racing : 493.990 euros
Leopard Trek : 395.310 euros
Europcar : 147.310 euros
Garmin-Cervélo : 145.940 euros
HTC-Highroad : 104.940 euros
Omega Pharma-Lotto : 96.600 euros
FDJ: 90.660 euros
Euskaltel : 87.780 euros
Saxo Bank : 72.290 euros
Sky : 67.000 euros
Movistar : 46.660 euros
AG2R – La Mondiale : 45.560 euros
Cofidis : 41.740 euros
Vacansoleil : 35.650 euros
Lampre : 30.100 euros
Saur – Sojasun : 26.930 euros
Rabobank : 24.290 euros
Liquigas : 22.360 euros
Quick Step : 19.940 euros
Katusha : 12.380 euros
Astana : 11.710 euros
RadioShack : 10.540 euros
