Did you have a desire for revenge over 2006?
TV : Revenge is not the right word, but a desire to do well . This second place is always my biggest disappointment . I erased the disappointment today (Sunday). I had not won since the beginning of the year. I still think having a good season. I like to win and it was almost a year since I had not won since the stage of the Tour ( in Perpignan , July 8, 2009 ), it was worth the wait !
And this finale was a bit like that of 2006 ...
T.V. : It's true that it is comparable . The difference is that today there were many more cards to play with Cyril (Gautier ) Anthony CharteauPierrick ( Fédrigo ) , myself . We played fair play together, we embarked on the job early. It was far from daring , but if everyone plays the game .. It was a big , big job collectively.
How did your battle with Christophe Le Mevel , you know well?
TV : It's true you turned pro the same year , it was the World Championships ... It is not at all the same style of runner, Christopher is a runner stage races . In the hump ( final ) , I confess that I was afraid . It was a bit steep for me , and he really has the template to pass these bumps hard. Then , I trusted my peak speed . I prefer to get two and second pedal rather than behind it to return . It has worked well . Then in a final , there is a winner and a loser.
This title is it tastier than 2004 ?
T.V. : It's different. I am equally happy but the circumstances are different . Today ( Sunday), I was expected, as last year and two years ago . In 2004, there was only me who knew I was capable . I am proud to have been up to today .
In 2004, you wore the yellow jersey . What are your goals for the Tour de France 2010?
T.V. : I will try to win a stage . I try to win every year but there are that last year when I got there , so do not expect me to tell you now that I am champion of France , I will break! I will not leave the Schleck brothers at the top of Tourmalet ?
The team manager Jean - Rene Bernaudeau seeks a sponsor for next season. Have you confidence in the future ?
TV : In this day and age , finding several million euros , it is not easy. The structure is living well, it's a good advertising medium. Jean - Rene did not give us the names with whom he is in contact, but he reassures us . I am confident that Jean-René. A champion of France , is a showcase . If it can help to make the adventure continues , the better!
You will stay with him then ?
TV : If Jean - Rene finds a partner , of course. Do not make it in November because there are also transfers in cycling ... But if Jean - Rene did not take long to find , I 'll be with him .
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