04 September 2016
IAM Cycling
THE EXCLAMATION
From Marcel Aregger: I was the last of the Mohicans for IAM Cycling. In fact, we used up a lot of energy and reserves in those first two stages to win the stage and then keep the overall leaders jersey. Five guys riding for the leader proved not an easy task.
THE EXPLANATION
Given by Marcel Aregger again: I am satisfied with my condition. The legs responded well in spite of all the work we had to do. And then to have Alexander Kristoff praise you in person after the finish on behalf of all the work that IAM Cycling did at the head of the race, it does make you feel good. But I am not even certain I will be continuing to race next season since I still dont have a contract with another team.
THE QUOTE
From Kjell Carlström. With a stage win and a 2nd place for another stage, and then also defending the leaders jersey through two stages, we can say, in my opinion, that we fulfilled half of our goals for the Tour des Fjords.
THE FACT OF THE DAY
Alexander Kristoff (Katusha) crushed all his opponents at the 2016 Tour des Fjords. Not only did he win the final stage, but also secured the overall victory in emphatic style.
THE INFO
After Stef Clement and Roger Kluge were forced to abandon the race on Friday, Leigh Howard (sore knee) and Matthias Brändle both had to pull the plug before the finish of the race in Stavanger.
THE WEATHER
The sun finally came out on Sunday to cheer the riders on their finishing stage, which was a relief since the rain and cold have reigned supreme since the start of the race in Bergen on Wednesday.
THE NUMBER
1 – That is the number of IAM Cycling riders who made it to the finish line Sunday. Of the six riders to start the 2016 Tour des Fjords for the Swiss team, only Marcel Aregger managed to go all the way in spite of the many difficulties on the road between Bergen and Stavanger.
Race Pictures – BettiniPhoto & tourdesfjords.no
