“It was really tough at the start. This is one of the days when you look at the profile of the stage and you think, ‘Oh, that’s a nice easy cruise into the rest day.’ It was anything but that! The roads were rough and up and down all day with over 2,000 metres of climbing and it was just relentless.
“I struggle in the heat. Actually, I was feeling the best when it was raining yesterday. I’m the kind of guy who struggles when it gets hot but I’ve got a nice rest day to look forward to tomorrow.”
Interview
July 16
th
2012
- 18:16
Van Garderen: I've got a nice rest day to look forward to
