Iban pleased with Tour

Iban ended as predicted 16th overall in this year`s Tour, and I`m not the only one pleased with that performance it seems. Speaking to Saunier Duval`s homepage just after yesterday`s last stage, Iban evaluated his own performance: "I´m happy with my performance here in France, especially if I take into account how the previous editions unfolded for me", Iban said. "I even hit the headlines this year, and this is very important to me. Even when I was third overall I said my goal was to grab a stage win. I could have changed my mind and seek for a good overall standing, but I bid on a triumph. Unfortunately, Rasmussen managed to build a huge advantage in Tignes, and in Aubisque I was close as well."