I didn’t have the legs

At least he managed to decrease gaps on Menchov, Nieve and Rujano. “I´m happy about that but even though I lost a bit I regret not having been able to keep up with the best ones. In the morning I had a feeling that I wasn’t on my best day. I just didn’t have the legs but it could be a good sign for the tomorrow. Usually when I experience a small crisis like that I can do well the following day,” Roman hoped. “Tiralongo deserved to win today. It is the first time in his career he´s taken a win. The victory was also important for the team,” revealed the Astana leader.And the game plan for tomorrow? “The first 200km are slightly hilly and flat, then two tough climbs will come. Finestre is an extremely steep climb, half on the asphalt and half on the gravel. It will be important for me to survive it and keep a good position. Sestriere should suit me much better. I hope to pull back some time and I still think it is realistic for me to make the top five.”