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Quotes from Team Garmin-Transitions
Julian Dean
I was a bit surprised, you never start out after being in the hosptial two days ago thinking you’re going to do that. I’m over the moon to achieve this but wish I was 100 percent for the sprint. I feel like maybe I could have won. But that said I’m really proud of what the team’s acheived – fourth yesterday and second and fifth today. Despite the loss of Christian and Tyler being on the back foot, we have a competitive team and we’re here to race.
Matt White, Director Sportif
Today was a great day for the team. We knew with Tyler’s injuries it wasn’t possible for him to make the sprint so we left it up to the hands of two of his lead out men, Julian and Robbie. After Monday’s stage, losing Christian and having Tyler get so hurt, we’ve found ourselves having to look at other options. Today, those options worked in our favor. Julian produced a great ride – to go from lead out man to second on the stage, considering he was in the hospital days ago, is a testament to his strength. Robbie was equally impressive. We’ll continue to look at our options and hope to keep animating the Tour.
Tyler Farrar
I’m really happy for Julian and proud of our team for what we’ve accomplished yesterday and today. After a day like Monday its impossible to know what’s in store so it really shows our depth and determination. I knew I wasn’t going to be able to really go for the sprint and I was happy to help Julian and Robbie – espeically given how much they lay on the one for me. I don’t know what the next few stages hold, I’m just taking it day by day, hoping I’ll continue to recover and helping the team any way I can.
Robbie Hunter
We showed we are here to play and we will continue fighting to Paris for stages, despite the loss of Christian and Tyler’s injuries. Congratulations to Petacchi and to Julian for running second. I feel like I have the legs and the speed to do better than fifth but I’m happy with our result.
http://www.fastalracing.com/FBFResults20100706.pdf