Schleck Brothers Behind Luxembourg Victory
[29.06 18:50] After a strong effort by Andy Schleck, big brother Fränk Schleck on Sunday won the Luxembourg Road Race Championship for the third time in his career.
“Andy was alone up front for about 50 kilometers, which meant especially Kim Kirchen (High Road) and Benoït Joachim (Astana) had to work hard to reel him in, and with about seven kilometers to go, Fränk escaped with Joachim. Two kilometers before the finish Fränk was able to shake him off and he crossed the line on his own taking the victory,” said sports director Kim Andersen.
For Fränk Schleck it was nice to know he is in top shape despite the crash in Tour de Suisse.
“Ruten wasn’t that hard, but there were a few hills and some wind. Kim made sure we had some good tactics, so I could get this little present. I’ve been chasing a victory for quite a while now and after the nasty crash in Switzerland it was especially nice to get the championship jersey. I would like to thank Kim and my family for all their support after my crash and I would also like to say congratulations to Nicki and Kurt-Asle with their national victories,” said Fränk Schleck.
Text Courtesy of CSC Saxo Bank
Photo Courtesy of © Tim De Waele (CSC Saxo Bank)
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