Millar earns polka-dot jersey..

[superman2007]

Posted on 08 July 2007 - 18:19

 

http://images.supersport.co.za/MillarDavid070708InactionGbg.jpgBritain's David Millar set his home crowd buzzing with an early breakaway on the first stage of the Tour de France on Sunday which earned him the polka-dot jersey for the race's top climber. Time-trial specialist Millar and France's Stephane Auge both have five points after the three category-four climbs on the 203-km route from London to Canterbury but the Briton wears the jersey by virtue of his third place in the overall standings. Millar attacked seven km into the stage and was soon joined by five other riders including Auge. The breakaway built up a maximum gap of six minutes before the riders were slowly swallowed back into the peloton. However, by then Saunier-Duval rider Millar had given the watching crowds, estimated at two million people, something to cheer about. "I just want to say thank you to the British public for the support they've given us," said the 30-year-old, who has won three Tour stages in his career. "I just rode out of my skin today and that was a thank you to everybody for coming out, that was amazing." Millar, who returned from a two-year doping ban shortly before last year's Tour, was a disappointing 13th in Saturday's prologue in London but has promised there is more to come. "I'm going to win a stage here. I can guarantee I'm going to win a stage," he said after the prologue.

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good for millar. i was kinda shouting for him to complete the breakaway although it was never gonna happen once voight got his guys going. david did his time without to much moaning or finger-pointing.