Lyon, 8th of June – 2014
The French warm-up race for Tour de France was today launched with a 10.6 kilometer long individual time trial in Lyon and Tinkoff-Saxo’s Alberto Contadorcrossed the finish line in the fastest time. But Tour de France rival, Chris Froome (Sky) had the benefit of starting last and he was 8 seconds faster than Albertocrossing the finish line.
The fast Spaniard is now second overall as well before taking on the first mountain stage already tomorrow and DS, Philippe Maduit is content:
“I think this is a good result. It’s not winning but Alberto is obviously well-prepared and now only needs a week of race speed to brush off his physical condition. I’m totally confident. Tomorrow, Sky have the responsibility of the pace-making while we can stay behind before the demanding finale,” says DS, Philippe Mauduit.
