On Stage 6 of the 2009 TdF David Millar got into the breakaway. By the time he reached the outskirts of Barcelona he was the only man left - dangling off the front of the peloton. He was caught with 2km to go. This is what Millar had to say later that evening.
Watched this on a big screen in a French seaside cafe (the day after watching Tommy Voeckler thwart Cav in the finish at Perpignan). The atmosphere was electric, and Millar's performance will be remembered for years to come: brave, courageous but at the same time very stylish. Such a shame that he couldn't quite hold on for the win, but an amazing effort none the less. One of the all time greats of British cycling.
jet9491 11 months ago