Prologue Quotes
Fabian Cancellara (SUI),
First Place, Prologue
Team CSC
On today’s race:
“It was like being in the Tour de France out there on the course today. The last time I raced in front of so many people was in London last year. The Amgen Tour of California is a really great race. It is good for cycling. The race has had a great start in the past two years. I hope it continues like this.”
On winning the Prologue:
“To win the first race of the season wearing the Rainbow Jersey is a great experience for me, and for the team as well. It’s just amazing. I had hoped to be first today, and as a team, we hope to win the Amgen Tour of California.”
On the anti-doping testing:
“I think it’s important that all teams continue to fight. For the teams and sponsors, what they did last year and this year, this is what everyone has to do. I think the results show that we did the right thing. The biological passport is a good thing. We need cycling to go back to the way it used to be. We need to give our best on the road. I accept the rules and I’ll continue to do my best.”
Tyler Farrar (USA),
Third Place, Prologue
Slipstream Chipotle Powered by H30
On his third place finish:
“I was pleasantly surprised with how well I did today. This race was good for me. I knew it was possible for me to have a good ride, and it was an honor to be on the podium with Fabian (Cancellara) and Bradley (Wiggins). Today’s finish ranks up there as one of my top-5 finishes. This was a fantastic day for our team, and hopefully a sign of things to come.”
On his first appearance in the Amgen Tour of California:
“This is my first time riding in Amgen Tour of California. It’s probably the biggest cycling event in American, and for me, as an American, it’s great to finally take part in one of the nation’s top races. I couldn’t believe the fans; it felt like one of the biggest races in the world. Every rider in Europe wants to come to this race. I can’t believe how lucky we’ve been with the weather. All the guys in Europe speak so highly about this race.”
Edvald Boasson Hagen (NOR),
Best Young Rider, Prologue
High Road
On his first professional race:
“This is my first professional race, so it’s a good start, and it’s good to start my season so well.”
On the today’s course:
“I liked the course. The first two corners went well for me. The straight was longer than I thought it would be, so I tired a little coming to the end, but I think it’s like that for every rider.”
On the crowds:
“The crowds were really good. There were a lot of people and it was fun to ride through them.”
