“My team did all it could to help me keep the polka-dot jesey. I’m most grateful to Sylvain Chavanel who didn’t contest the sprint for points on the last ascent; this allowed me to maintain my advantage in the climbing classification. That’s the sign that he’s a true champion, a real leader. Still the mountains are yet to come and I could keep my jersey if I’m part of another escape but it’s unlikely. I won’t try to defend my lead because I’m a realist. The Tour is three weeks long and I’d rather save my energy for what is yet to come.”
Interview
July 11
th
2007
- 18:41
Stephane Auge “I have to be a realist...”
