Armstrong will not be here this year, so everything will be different. I think I have a chance.

Basso is not as perfect as Armstrong. We know he has some weaknesses.

The pity is that with the tension of the sprint finish, I forgot to dedicate my win to my daughter.

The referees were just calling everything. Both teams had a lot of fouls, so hopefully we will adjust to that and the refs will adjust, too. There were a lot of cheap calls and when that happens you can't get a rhythm.

After the sharp rise in gasoline prices, we believe that crude and transportation fuel prices will remain at historically high levels for a prolonged period of time, reflecting a tighter global balance.

We have improved a lot. There has been a radical, 180-degree change here. This team will be much more improved this year than last. This team looks dedicated and focused and we are showing that in games.