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Wiggins 2nd, Millar 5th in Paris-Nice opener

Bradley Wiggins, Paris-Nice stage 1 Pouring rain greeted the riders today in Amilly as they kicked off the 67th edition of Paris-Nice with a 9.3 kilometer, dead-flat individual time trial. Bradley Wiggins (above) held the fastest time for the second half of the day, until race favorite Alberto Contador finished seven second faster. Another race favorite, David Millar finished 5th and just 14-seconds off the winning time.

Unfortunately, Christian Vande Velde crashed in a wet corner during the event and finished just over a minute off Contador.

Garmin-Slipstream stage 1 results
1. Alberto Contador 11’05″
2. Bradley Wiggins +07″
5. David Millar +14″

53. Steven Cozza +42″
62. Danny Pate +46″
72. Dan Martin +49″
78. Trent Lowe +50″
115. Tom Peterson +1’00″
142. Christian Vande Velde +1’15″

Garmin-Slipstream GC
1. Alberto Contador 11’05″
2. Bradley Wiggins +07″
5. David Millar +14″
53. Steven Cozza +42″
62. Danny Pate +46″
72. Dan Martin +49″
78. Trent Lowe +50″
115. Tom Peterson +1’00″
142. Christian Vande Velde +1’15″

Team GC
1. Astana 34’17″
2. Garmin-Slipstream +01″
3. Columbia-Highroad +10″

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  • Lozy

    i know CVV fell but what happened? Great work today! The Argyle Armada rolled the ITT!! Good luck tomorrow and I hope CVV can recover.

  • Tom V V

    sorry to hear you went down yesterday we hope it wasn’t to bad. take care c.j. we’ll be keeping track of the race. hope the weather gets better. from st. louis u tom

  • fan

    what happened to Vande Velde?

  • Team Pate

    Good job today guys. Hopefully all the rain is finished for the rest of the race. Keep up the good work.

  • http://www.christianvaneveldefanclub.com Maggie

    How is Christian’s shoulder? Great rides by Garmin guys!

  • Practice Nurse Anthony Clarkson Lincolnshire Great Britain

    So close Brad ! FANTASTIC RIDE !and a Very Strong Team Performance as usual . Great position now with you and Dave Millar so close . Sure Astana won`t want the Pressure of the Jersey so early . So Go for it team GARMIN ! Good luck for tomorrow ;Yellow is there to take ! & Great to Watch LIVE here in England ! rideHARDER !
    and Proud to wear your Argyle ..Anthony C Lincolnshire England.

  • Sam

    Was Wiggo having problems with the helicopters generating headwinds. I saw him waving furiously at the camera several times. Reminded me of a certain Lemond ride a few years back where Hinault got a lovely push from the helicopter.

  • Tim

    I too would love a report on Christians shoulder. Judging from his Twitter post he still seems in high spirits. Great job guys, and I hope Christian is okay.

  • Crickets

    Great job Garmin! Shame about the helicopter during Bradley’s ride and Christian’s crash (or bear attack or whatever ended up happening to his shoulder.) Gotta say though, what was up with all of those long orange helmet straps hanging out off of everyone’s chins? Bet that wouldn’t test too well in the wind tunnel. Sorry to nitpick since maybe it doesn’t really make that much of a difference but it sure seemed like those 3 inches of helmet strap could have just been cut off.
    Best of luck for the rest of the race and the season!

  • CVV

    *Special note from Christian to all you concerned fans*

    I am doing OK, thanks. I lost quite a bit of skin but the team has done their best to put me back together. Today it isn’t raining…yet. So I am over the moon. The good news is that I was going fast before I crashed.

  • George Rush

    Well done Brad, i’m sure it doesn’t help but we all know you are the moral victor……

  • http://www.gkcarratt.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk/tb08s06.html George (covadongaconqueror)

    David Millar always looks so damn good on a TT bike. I’ll guess he was playing it safe on the wet corners and the best is yet to come. All the best GC

  • http://www.headkleaner.com Aaron Malys

    Congratulations Bradley! Exceptional ride, beautiful form. quite proud of that ride!

    But what the hell does that Spaniard eat?

    Very nice showing by Garmin! You guys are coming along extremely well!

  • http://www.headkleaner.com Aaron Malys

    PS – Christian, looking forward to a great show in the classics from you this season. Heal up well!

  • Tim

    Thanks for the update Chrisitian.

  • carl martin

    I hate to be critical – especially since I love this team and have been following since the beginning – but perhaps more focus should be put on contesting the field sprints? Farrar and Dean keep coming up with top 5 finishes without any lead out support – think what they could do if they had the kind of support the sprinting teams have! I know it’s early in the season, but perhaps a change in focus might be in order…

  • Adam

    why were you carrying water bottles?

  • Josep

    To cheer a team in front the Paris- Nice. Go Christian !!!

  • http://www.farandawaycycling.com Bob T

    CJ- Glad to hear you are doing ok! Down…not out.

  • RT

    How come Peterson and Cozza get the orange TT bikes?

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