“On the ascent of Alpe d'Huez, Alberto went first then I followed a little later and I took Pierre Rolland with me, but didn’t manage to win the stage. This morning I first wanted to see if I had recovered well from yesterday's stage, which was a bad day for me.
“It is always matter of pride to be on the podium in Paris. And I now wear a jersey with some prestige – it’s a victory for me and for my team. I take it as a reward for all the work that has been done on this Tour. Now I think back and I'll see what state I am tomorrow for the race again the clock, and with what aim.
“If I must take stock, it is far from negative: I’ve won a beautiful stage to Luz Ardiden, taken the the polka-dot jersey and I finished in the top 10 of the Tour de France. I think Jelle Vanendert had a bad time on the ascent of the Galibier, but he will be a true force to be considered in the coming years.”
Interview
July 22
nd
2011
- 19:06
Samuel Sanchez – “It's always a matter of pride...”
