The Road Uphill

00:01:49 My goal before I was a pro was to become a pro.

00:05:17 I study at the LTAM secondary school.

00:08:02 together with Marco Pantani.

00:10:48 I was in great shape.

00:14:29 But at the same time he has kind of a "diesel" quality.

00:21:05 If you look back at recent years, a good climber

00:25:13 People must understand we're not stuntmen.

00:28:44 When I got the news

00:31:40 Hopefully Jakob, he could be there together with Andy and Frank

00:34:02 I'm still ok, I'm still good, I'll go to the top.

00:39:22 The Tour is like a roller-coaster.

00:41:40 Come on!

00:46:40 - I am sure it won't change my life. - Not even who you are?

00:48:20 No, when I reach my limit, I stop looking back.

00:50:56 But their joking was good-hearted.

00:52:32 Just that bit with the press his morning.

00:57:11 It only just started and I am in good shape for the mountains.

00:59:14 By saving face with a brilliant feat he might win after all.

01:01:53 I have to turn this around, and there is only one way.

01:04:07 It will be very difficult, if you finish with Contador.

01:08:55 is not the same the day after. Things progress very fast.

01:16:15 because you don't get up easily after such an effort.

01:20:54 of pain.

01:25:07 that I made every sacrifice, and gave my absolute best