Aramendia OK despite fall

Javier Aramendia's first ever race with his new team didn't go exactly to plan. The talented all-rounder hit the tarmac in yesterday's Tour Down Under Classic criterium, something that might go some way to explaining his next-to-last placing in the event. Though, he did not sustain any serious injuries, and will take to the start of the real Tour Down Under tomorrow without problems. Aitor Galdos did not hit the deck, but was disturbed by a Bouygues Telecom rider when the dash for the line was just about to start for real. The incident meant Aitor didn't get started properly, and had to settle for a 16th spot. Anyway, his form must be good, so hopefully he can pull it off in the next few days.