My shape is getting better

“I think that we can be happy with the today´s result, even though we didn’t tally a victory. Alberto took some time bonus at the last intermediate sprint and the options still remain open because the hardest stage is still ahead of us. It is a hilly stage with many short uphill kicks,” Roman said.He constantly protected Contador on the front and tried to make a move with 4km remaining. At first, he rode away on his own but then he was joined by the Movistar rider Amador. “I had a feeling it could work out but it was very windy and we stood no chance. I guess if I hadn’t attacked I might have stayed in the leading group until the finish. I lost some seconds but we are here, first and foremost, to support Alberto,” he added. “My shape is getting better and I believe that I will make the most out of it at one of the classics.”