“The polka-dot jersey was definitely not my goal. I thought only about the stage victory, because it is very important to us. Of course we don’t climb the col de la Madeleine every day, so it's with a great deal pride that I’ve etch my name on that pass, but I thought first and foremost of the stage win. In the end, the arrival of Schleck, Contador and Moreau in our group changed everything. Andy immediately took the lead I found myself a little to far against the barriers… and I panicked. I could work around on the left and try to pass, so I missed something. In fact the best approach was to attack from a long way out to cut corners, and this is what Sandy did perfectly.
“Now I have the consolation of the polka-dot jersey, I think there will be a good battle with Jérôme Pineau. Theoretically he is faster than me on the climbs that are a little less difficult, but I was able to make the difference by gaining points on category-one and ‘hors category’ passes…”
Interview
July 13
th
2010
- 19:01
Anthony Charteau – “I've etched my name on the [Madeleine] pass...”
