Wiggins on peak form for podium

'It would be unfair. He showed he's the best rider in the race, certainly the best climber. Hats off to him.' Mark Cavendish, who has given up hope of claiming the green jersey following disqualification from Saturday's bunch finish, yesterday hit out at his rival for the sprinte...

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Published inDaily mail (London, England)
Main Author Rigby, Joe
Format Newspaper Article
LanguageEnglish
Published London (UK) Solo Syndication, a division of Associated Newspapers Ltd 20.07.2009
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Armstrong, Lance
Contador, Alberto
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Summary:'It would be unfair. He showed he's the best rider in the race, certainly the best climber. Hats off to him.' Mark Cavendish, who has given up hope of claiming the green jersey following disqualification from Saturday's bunch finish, yesterday hit out at his rival for the sprinters' crown, Thor Hushovd, who had complained to race judges that the Briton had forced him into the barriers. [Alberto Contador], 26, believes his advantage should now ensure the Astana team supports him rather than [Lance Armstrong]. He said: 'The differences now are pretty big, and the team's bet should now be me, no?' And Armstrong, 37, conceded Contador's superiority, saying: 'I definitely suffered, it was very hard, I was at the limit, I no longer have the acceleration and the pace that Alberto has.
ISSN:0307-7578