France Television has just spoken with a directeur sportif from the Davitamon-Lotto team. Hendrik Redant offered his thoughts on today’s stage. “At first we worked to catch Bennati,” said Redant. “He is a rival of Robbie’s in the points classification.
“We had him but now it’s the same thing with Freire and that’s why you saw Robbie chasing. That’s also why you saw him talking to Tom Boonen. It would be better if two teams could work to reel in the escape, not just us. We have to save some energy so our riders will not be the only squad responsible for the pursuit. I hope that we can catch the four leaders before the finish of today’s stage.”
The points at the top of the Cote de Pamiers (136.0km) were won by:
1. Yaroslav Popovych (DSC) 3pts
2. Christophe Le Mevel (C.A) 2pts
3. Alessandro Ballan (LAM) 1pt
And Velonews is saying that Phonak has basically told McEwen and Co. to find someone else to help with the chase, they are not concerned with the riders in this break.
I am wondering one thing though? Do ya'll think it might be a possibility that Dessel may attack late in an effort to take Yellow on Bastille Day? And if so, will Floyd let him have it?