It was ridiculous really. I had just won a major race despite not being in top form, yet I was going to dope.

My winning is getting to perform. That's my victory.

Both networks could claim a victory. It was a two-horse race.

The problem with winning the rat race is you're still a rat.

I think the surprising thing is both teams did it without winning either race.

There is no real plan. We're more concerned with winning the race. This race is too difficult to say 'we're 100 percent working for this guy.' There are too many factors. If we can get the jersey, great. If we can win the bike race and not get the jersey, great. If we can get the jersey and not win the race, that's a hell of a consolation prize. We'd be happy with either scenario.