When Zabriskie went on the attack, and it was Contador who reeled him in, towing Leipheimer back into the fight. While Fuji-Servetto’s Cobo won the day, it was a decisive time for Astana. On CyclingNews.com, Contador said, “On the last climb I set a fast pace, so there wouldn't be any attacks. I was attentive to the attacks, but Cobo is no threat. Today was a key day to win the race." - Chris Brewer
While the primary focus of the 24th edition of Castilla y Leon has been the injury Lance Armstrong received during Stage 1, you’ll recall the lead up going in were many folks wondering: could Alberto Contador and Lance Armstrong “prove” their ability to be teammates in a race setting?
From inside the team there has only been one position regarding this: we support our strongest rider in the race. This is nothing new for a Johan Bruyneel lead team. It’s not only how he built his 8-time Tour de France winning teams, but also how he approaches literally every race that he oversees. This goes back to the update to the old adage; it’s not “practice makes perfect” but “perfect practice makes perfect.”
The Astana Cycling Team rides for their strongest rider in the race, something everyone might as well get used to. |
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