FIFTH PLACE

Once again I finished a race among the firsts. Yesterday`s GP du canton d`Argovie was really nice and spectacular: A difficult circuit that had to be ridden eleven times and the heat made an additional selection. Lap by lap the peloton declined and at the last climb I decided to take matters into my own hands. Attacking I managed to form a group of six riders but once again I couldn`t maximize the result. Everybody controlled Haussler and me, therefore we had to reply to each attack and Vandewalle managed to anticipate us. I regret that even though having good legs and climbing well I couldn`t take advantage of my good shape. I just can hope that this good placement here in Switzerland is a good omen for the upcoming Tour de Suisse. During the 10 stages I will have for sure the opportunity to play to the gallery.